Poplar Mount is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6DL 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 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, DA17 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6DS, DA17 6ED, DA17 6DG, DA17 6DJ, DA17 6DH, DA17 6DT, DA17 6AA, DA17 6DQ, DA17 6DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 41.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 54.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 | 19.3% | 21.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 31.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 12.5% | 1.4% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 54.3% | 49.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 69.8% | 69.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 69.8% | 69% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 23.6% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 3.5% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 18.6% | 0.9% | 17.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Mount was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Mount has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 347th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-24 | £381,110 |
| 30 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-31 | £351,696 |
| 35 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-06-02 | £449,311 |
| 26 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2022-11-25 | £406,961 |
| 14 Poplar Mount, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2022-10-26 | £365,634 |
DA17 6DL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA17 6DL 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,493 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 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 1,926 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 | 135 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,282 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 Community Cafe | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close | 196 yd | |
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 689 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 689 yd | |
| 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant | Isis Reach, Norman Road | 690 yd | |
| The Canteen Chef At ADM Erith | ADM Erith Ltd, Church Manorway | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 213 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 820 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 862 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 924 yd | |
| The Morgan | 1 Clydesdale Way, Belvedere | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 213 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 238 yd | |
| Lunchies | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 342 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Kitchen | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 342 yd | |
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 30 Station Road, Belvedere | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 450 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 241 yd | |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 381 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.