Battle Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6DU 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 Battle Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6EA, DA17 6EB, DA17 6DA, DA8 1BP, DA17 6DX, DA17 6DZ, DA8 1BJ, DA17 6DT, DA8 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA17 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 40.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 40.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.3% | 26.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 23.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 14% | 5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 19.3% | 19.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 16.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 16.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 50.9% | 42.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 75% | 60% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 60% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 25.2% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.6% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 17% | 0.9% | 16.1% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battle Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Battle Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 222nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Battle Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2026-02-13 | £360,000 |
| 81 Battle Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,500 | 2025-12-19 | £359,681 |
| 73 Battle Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-10 | £332,787 |
| 76 Battle Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-08 | £353,609 |
| 66 Battle Road, Belvedere, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-16 | £354,850 |
DA17 6DU 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 826 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 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,843 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 | 415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,277 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 | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,420 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 | 638 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,882 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 | 404 yd | |
| The Canteen Chef At ADM Erith | ADM Erith Ltd, Church Manorway | 498 yd | |
| Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado | Angerstein House, Church Manorway | 659 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Church Manorway, Erith | 659 yd | |
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 251 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 733 yd | |
| The Morgan | 1 Clydesdale Way, Belvedere | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 173 yd | |
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 251 yd | |
| Lunchies | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 539 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Kitchen | Unit 4, Elbourne Trading Estate | 539 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 755 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 494 yd | |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 550 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 863 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.