Ruskin Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5BD 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 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, DA17 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5BB, DA17 5BE, DA17 5BA, DA17 5BZ, DA17 5BF, DA17 5BJ, DA17 5BP, DA17 5HL, DA17 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 5BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 38% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 45.7% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 45.2% | 44.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 42.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 17.7% | 13% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 35.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 19.1% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.7% | 63.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 78.1% | 67.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 67.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 18.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruskin Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 319th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-13 | £175,908 |
| 31 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2021-09-03 | £370,208 |
| 21 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2020-10-02 | £363,616 |
| 19 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-05-07 | £517,055 |
| 19 Ruskin Road, Belvedere, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-05-07 | £494,857 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA17 5BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,391 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 Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,069 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 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 939 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 469 yd | |
| Xings | 19 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 507 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 573 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 573 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 264 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 271 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 453 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Public House | 13A Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 504 yd | |
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 469 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 499 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 499 yd | |
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 521 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 573 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 801 yd | |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.