Abbey Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5DF 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 Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5DD, DA17 5AD, DA17 5DE, DA17 5HH, DA17 5HW, DA17 5DA, DA17 5AH, DA18 4HU, DA17 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 5DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.8% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.2% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 37.3% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 34.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 41.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around DA17 5DF this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 32.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 29.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 17.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 61.3% | 57.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 80.5% | 72.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 72.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.2% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 3.8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Road has the 57th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 273rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27A Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2025-04-10 | £132,136 |
| 9B Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-24 | £216,115 |
| 31 Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-02-29 | £463,207 |
| 3 Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-21 | £470,262 |
| 1 Abbey Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2021-08-24 | £218,439 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,037 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 | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Cafe | 1 - 2 Lime Row, Erith | 468 yd | |
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 508 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 508 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 509 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 193 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 248 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 506 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 695 yd | |
| The Eardley Arms | 44 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 193 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 193 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 247 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 247 yd | |
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 783 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 436 yd | |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 915 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.