Kingswood Avenue is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5HQ 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 Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, DA17 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5QU, DA17 5QY, DA17 5QX, DA17 5DW, DA17 5DG, DA17 5HN, DA17 5HG, DA17 5DE, DA17 5HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 38.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 45.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 49.9% | 54.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 27.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.8% | 67.4% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 83.5% | 73% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 72.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Avenue was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingswood Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8B Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-06-07 | £202,000 |
| 8A Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-07-28 | £255,549 |
| 8A Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-10-22 | £189,437 |
| 6 Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-04-17 | £384,801 |
| 4 Kingswood Avenue, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-01-07 | £416,973 |
DA17 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA17 5HQ 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,115 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,694 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 | 391 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 714 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 786 yd | |
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 819 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 510 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 541 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 688 yd | |
| The Eardley Arms | 44 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 766 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 510 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 510 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 554 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 554 yd | |
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,039 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 251 yd | |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.