Upper Abbey Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5AQ is located in the Belvedere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5BZ, DA17 5AF, DA17 5AP, DA17 5BF, DA17 5AZ, DA17 5AH, DA17 5AW, DA17 5AG, DA17 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA17 5AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.8% | 53.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA17 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 55.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 29% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 56.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26% | 16.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 34.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 27.2% | 26.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 58.8% | 55.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 62.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 62.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 63.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 2.2% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.5% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Abbey Road was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Abbey Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 315th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-08-12 | £355,204 |
| 52 Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-06-02 | £303,980 |
| 48 Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-23 | £360,814 |
| 108 Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-14 | £232,832 |
| 56 Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-06-14 | £337,438 |
DA17 5AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA17 5AQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE VA Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Road Junior School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Road Infant School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,458 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 512 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 512 yd | |
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 646 yd | |
| Xings | 19 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 677 yd | |
| 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant | Isis Reach, Norman Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 223 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 276 yd | |
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 340 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 363 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Public House | 13A Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 321 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 321 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 340 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 340 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 21 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 745 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 688 yd | |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 1,027 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.