Halifield Drive is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5RS is located in the Belvedere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5RP, DA17 5RT, DA17 5RR, DA18 4HD, DA17 5RX, DA18 4HB, DA17 5DN, DA17 5RL, DA18 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 39.6% | 36.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 43.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 50.9% | 58.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 18.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 39% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 18.1% | 19.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 17.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.4% | 54.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 69.6% | 59.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 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 | 69.3% | 60.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 25.6% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 3.5% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifield Drive was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Halifield Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 279th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Halifield Drive, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-10-24 | £375,290 |
| 71 Halifield Drive, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-09-05 | £231,720 |
| 63 Halifield Drive, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-23 | £247,634 |
| 50 Halifield Drive, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-28 | £229,637 |
| 28 Halifield Drive, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2024-11-14 | £218,547 |
DA17 5RS 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE VA Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,213 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 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Cafe | 1 - 2 Lime Row, Erith | 404 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 800 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 1,011 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 1,045 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 894 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 943 yd | |
| The Eardley Arms | 44 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 993 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 1,019 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 792 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 894 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 894 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 947 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 292 yd | |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 1,044 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 1,067 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 | 89.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.