Beltwood Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6DS 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 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6DL, DA17 6DG, DA17 6DT, DA17 6ED, DA17 6DQ, DA17 6DX, DA17 6DJ, DA17 6AA, DA17 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 6DS 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 Beltwood Road was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beltwood Road has the 57th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 301st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-05-07 | £429,516 |
| 30 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-04-28 | £410,641 |
| 28 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-30 | £425,268 |
| 28 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-01-27 | £404,316 |
| 20 Beltwood Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-11-24 | £509,070 |
DA17 6DS 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 6DS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 916 yd | Free schools | 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,104 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 | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 183 yd | |
| The Canteen Chef At ADM Erith | ADM Erith Ltd, Church Manorway | 713 yd | |
| 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant | Isis Reach, Norman Road | 723 yd | |
| Cafe De Belvedere | 17 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 730 yd | |
| Picardy Cafe | 5 Picardy Street, Belvedere | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 168 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 869 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 910 yd | |
| The Morgan | 1 Clydesdale Way, Belvedere | 933 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 168 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 188 yd | |
| Lunchies | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 338 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Kitchen | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 338 yd | |
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 30 Station Road, Belvedere | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 244 yd | |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 374 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 529 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.