Benedict Close is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 5RX is located in the Belvedere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benedict Close, Belvedere, DA17 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 5RR, DA17 5DR, DA17 5RY, DA17 5RP, DA17 5RU, DA17 5DN, DA17 5RS, DA17 5RT, DA18 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 5RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 35.5% | 44.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 40.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.9% | 16% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.5% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 11.8% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 38.5% | 20.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.1% | 68.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 83.8% | 74.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 83.5% | 74% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.5% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Close was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benedict Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 209th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Benedict Close, Belvedere, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-02-17 | £592,990 |
| 5 Benedict Close, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £286,100 | 2016-03-18 | £379,803 |
| 8 Benedict Close, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-10-16 | £412,033 |
| 9 Benedict Close, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-04-28 | £439,091 |
| 2 Benedict Close, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-08-10 | £488,944 |
DA17 5RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE VA Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Road Junior School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 667 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Community 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 | 2,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,335 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 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,111 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 | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,421 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 | 379 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 778 yd | |
| Xings | 19 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 964 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 971 yd | |
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 776 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 817 yd | |
| The Eardley Arms | 44 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 878 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 940 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Public House | 13A Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 753 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 776 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 776 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 826 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 226 yd | |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.