Cheshunt Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5JH 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 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5NB, DA17 5JR, DA17 5JB, DA17 5ND, DA17 5JW, DA17 5JA, DA17 5JP, DA17 5JS, DA17 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 5JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 48.6% | 53.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 11.6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 15.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 30.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 95.4% | 74.9% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 94.4% | 82.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 82% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheshunt Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cheshunt Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 230th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-06-23 | £250,174 |
| 39 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-27 | £239,011 |
| 47 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-01-13 | £243,684 |
| 21 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-05-30 | £240,989 |
| 57 Cheshunt Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-06-11 | £255,414 |
DA17 5JH 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,638 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 | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,348 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 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 191 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 215 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 215 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 215 yd | |
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 161 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 191 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 301 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 416 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 182 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 51 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 191 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 220 yd | |
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 233 yd | |
| Fish Etc | 10A Albert Road, Belvedere | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 215 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.