Woolwich Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5DX is located in the Belvedere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolwich Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5EN, DA17 5EJ, DA17 5HD, DA17 5EP, DA17 5EL, DA17 5EE, DA17 5NW, DA17 5DZ, DA17 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 5DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 41.8% | 42.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 37% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 44.1% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.8% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 12.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 31% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81% | 70.1% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 78.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 78.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolwich Road was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolwich Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Edward Harvey Court, 76 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-21 | £205,207 |
| Flat 10 Edward Harvey Court, 76 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-10-20 | £172,000 |
| Flat 5 Edward Harvey Court, 76 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-03-13 | £191,744 |
| Flat 6 Edward Harvey Court, 76 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2019-01-24 | £196,387 |
| Flat 4 Edward Harvey Court, 76 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2017-05-22 | £207,651 |
DA17 5DX 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 | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xings | 19 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 123 yd | |
| Millers Pie And Mash | 8 Albert Road, Belvedere | 380 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 424 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 424 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eardley Arms | 44 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 11 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Public House | 13A Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 130 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 242 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 334 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 34 Albert Road, Belvedere | 352 yd | |
| China Garden | 36 Albert Road, Belvedere | 380 yd | |
| Pink Pepperz | 24A Albert Road, Belvedere | 380 yd | |
| Fish Etc | 10A Albert Road, Belvedere | 411 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 997 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.