Mossdown Close is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5QW 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 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5QN, DA17 6EU, DA17 5QP, DA17 6ES, DA17 6EX, DA17 5QR, DA17 5QL, DA17 6HA, DA17 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 5QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 27.4% | 20.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 32% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 69.6% | 63.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 85.1% | 79.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 79.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossdown Close was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mossdown Close has the 45th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 351st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-06-02 | £290,493 |
| 20 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-17 | £240,248 |
| 1 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-27 | £295,000 |
| 16 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-14 | £191,444 |
| 16 Mossdown Close, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-01 | £162,006 |
DA17 5QW 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,772 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 | 413 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,073 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 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,497 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 | 1,612 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 | 653 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,566 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 | 420 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 574 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 574 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 574 yd | |
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 141 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 312 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 526 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 624 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 420 yd | |
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 451 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 51 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 624 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 21 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 667 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 574 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 735 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 559 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 887 yd | |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 1,026 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.