Hertford Walk is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5JW is located in the Belvedere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hertford Walk, Belvedere, DA17 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5JA, DA17 5JB, DA17 5NB, DA17 5JE, DA17 5JH, DA17 5JR, DA17 5JP, DA17 5JF, DA17 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA17 5JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 52.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 39.4% | 45.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 25.3% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 21.7% | 11.1% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 37.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5JW this area, 40.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.8% | 40.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 17.3% | 24.1% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 21.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.3% | 68% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 86.4% | 77.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 77.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Walk was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertford Walk has the 45th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 206th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hertford Walk, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-31 | £341,728 |
| 5 Hertford Walk, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-02-21 | £358,911 |
| 12 Hertford Walk, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-02 | £342,215 |
| 2 Hertford Walk, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2020-01-31 | £340,162 |
| 6 Hertford Walk, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-12-18 | £344,857 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DA17 5JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,710 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE VA Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Road Junior School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Road Infant School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 5,277 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 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,942 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 | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 135 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 147 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 147 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 147 yd | |
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 80 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 155 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 295 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 430 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 83 yd | |
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 135 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 51 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 155 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 198 yd | |
| Morley's | 34 Albert Road, Belvedere | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 147 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.