Rowley Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9LQ is located in the Blendon & Penhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9LH, DA5 3EL, DA5 3EP, DA15 9LL, DA15 9LN, DA5 3EN, DA15 9LW, DA5 3DD, DA15 9LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA15 9LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 52.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA15 9LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 31.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 54.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 14.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 86.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 90.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 90.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowley Avenue was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowley Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 165th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-10-20 | £515,161 |
| 190 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-12-03 | £697,246 |
| 169 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-06-30 | £175,297 |
| 167 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2018-08-31 | £634,079 |
| 161A Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-03-29 | £452,715 |
DA15 9LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,339 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bouquet Florist | 254 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 329 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Diner | 258 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 331 yd | |
| Merlinda's Cafe | 246 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 331 yd | |
| Baba's Kebab | 264 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 332 yd | |
| Saggor | 145 Blendon Road, Bexley | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Blackbirds Public House | 118 Blendon Road, Bexley | 515 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 629 yd | |
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 331 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 331 yd | |
| Sherwood Garden | 252 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 331 yd | |
| Maddison's Bakery | 157 Blendon Road, Bexley | 450 yd | |
| Dragon Rabbit Express | 133 Blendon Road, Bexley | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 855 yd | |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 859 yd |
| Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.