Picardy Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5QN 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 Road, Belvedere, DA17 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5QP, DA17 5QR, DA17 5QW, DA17 5QL, DA17 6EX, DA17 5EB, DA17 6EU, DA17 5BW, DA17 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 41.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 40% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.4% | 17% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 27.8% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 71.8% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 88.8% | 77.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 88.8% | 77% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picardy Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Picardy Road has the 55th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 324th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Picardy Road, Belvedere, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2024-07-23 | £866,526 |
| 52A Picardy Road, Belvedere, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-06-28 | £627,282 |
| 76 Picardy Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-06 | £506,232 |
| 56 Picardy Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-10-06 | £612,426 |
| 82 Picardy Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-08 | £442,661 |
DA17 5QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA17 5QN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 420 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 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,496 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 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 706 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 381 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 534 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 534 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 534 yd | |
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 81 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 282 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 492 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 589 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 381 yd | |
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 418 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 51 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 589 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 634 yd | |
| Morley's | 34 Albert Road, Belvedere | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 534 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 932 yd | |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 1,068 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.