Thanet Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1AP is located in the St Mary's & St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1NS, DA5 1AL, DA5 1NN, DA5 1NR, DA5 1AB, DA5 1AW, DA5 1AA, DA5 1LQ, DA5 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA5 1AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 32.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 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 (86.9%) 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 | 46.2% | 53.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 42.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.5% | 83.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 84.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 84.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thanet Road was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thanet Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 197th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Thanet Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-10-30 | £582,628 |
| 53 Thanet Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-08-22 | £708,598 |
| 61 Thanet Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-11-16 | £674,565 |
| 32 Thanet Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-12-19 | £634,290 |
| 56 Thanet Road, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-03-29 | £314,736 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England Primary School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood County Primary School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE Infant School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | - not rated | 490 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School for Girls Townley Road , DA6 7AB | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe | Freemantle Hall, Bexley High Street | 153 yd | |
| Bexley Kitchen | 73 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 161 yd | |
| Village Bagels | 44 - 46 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 174 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 176 yd | |
| The Brasserie Bexley Village | 2 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club | Bexley High Street, Bexley | 153 yd | |
| Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen | 61-63 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 161 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head Public House, 65 Bexley High Street | 164 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 38 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 176 yd | |
| The George | 74 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 161 yd | |
| Caffe Papavero | Station Approach, Bexley | 300 yd | |
| Viceroy Of India | 77A Bexley High Street, Bexley | 325 yd | |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill | 77B Bexley High Street, Bexley | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 236 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 368 yd | |
| Dartford Community Sports Club WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| St Marys Recreation Ground LESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Better Gym Bexley WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE BOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 650 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 30.8% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.