Margaret Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1DU is located in the Crook Log electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margaret Road, Bexley, DA5 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1DX, DA5 1JL, DA5 1DT, DA5 1EA, DA5 1BS, DA5 1HB, DA5 1DS, DA5 1DW, DA5 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 25.9% | 31.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 52.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 49% | 52.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 33.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.2% | 65.8% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 85.8% | 81.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 81.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.1% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Margaret Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 352nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Margaret Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-06-20 | £517,994 |
| 12 Margaret Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-11-12 | £400,110 |
| 8 Margaret Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-09-10 | £575,598 |
| 44 Margaret Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-05-24 | £513,659 |
| 32 Margaret Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-19 | £508,605 |
DA5 1DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
DA5 1DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saggor | 145 Blendon Road, Bexley | 412 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 143 Blendon Road, Bexley | 412 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 135 Blendon Road, Bexley | 412 yd | |
| ABCatering | Bexleyheath Golf Club, Mount Drive | 498 yd | |
| Baba's Kebab | 264 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Blackbirds Public House | 118 Blendon Road, Bexley | 342 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 Mount Road, Bexleyheath | 435 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club | Mount Road, Bexleyheath | 435 yd | |
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 699 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Rabbit Express | 133 Blendon Road, Bexley | 412 yd | |
| Maddison's Bakery | 157 Blendon Road, Bexley | 418 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 716 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 716 yd | |
| Sherwood Garden | 252 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE | golf | 500 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.