Picardy Street is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5QA 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 Picardy Street, Belvedere, DA17 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5PR, DA17 5QE, DA17 5QB, DA17 5QF, DA17 5DB, DA17 5PS, DA17 5AA, DA17 5AR, DA17 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 5QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.4% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 52.9% | 54.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 25.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.1% | 22.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 11.9% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 30.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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 | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 61.1% | 50.5% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 77.4% | 71.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 71.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23.3% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 1.2% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picardy Street was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picardy Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 111th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 9 Mary Mcarthur House Picardy Street, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-09-15 | £246,914 |
| Flat 7 Mary Mcarthur House Picardy Street, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2005-03-11 | £221,164 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA17 5QA 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,705 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 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 3,262 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,128 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 | 699 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 158 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 158 yd | |
| 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant | Isis Reach, Norman Road | 305 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 478 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 126 yd | |
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 165 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 357 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 574 yd | |
| The Morgan | 1 Clydesdale Way, Belvedere | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 109 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 109 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 21 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 158 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 165 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 745 yd | |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 788 yd | |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 806 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.