Arbuthnot Lane is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1EJ is located in the Blendon & Penhill 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 Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1JF, DA5 1JQ, DA5 1JE, DA5 3PU, DA5 1EQ, DA5 1EH, DA5 1JH, DA5 1JJ, DA5 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 19.2% | 31% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 55.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (88.3%) 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% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 35.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.3% | 77.6% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.1% | 84% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 84.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0.8% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbuthnot Lane was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arbuthnot Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 199th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rondel Court Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-30 | £316,115 |
| 2 Rondel Court Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2012-07-30 | £322,942 |
| 1 Rondel Court Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2012-03-27 | £236,150 |
| 3 Rondel Court Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-10-07 | £298,984 |
| 2 Rondel Court Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,995 | 2004-04-02 | £312,496 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,080 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 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,805 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 | 1,982 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montys Café | 17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 710 yd | |
| Craft T Cake | 7 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 710 yd | |
| ABCatering | Bexleyheath Golf Club, Mount Drive | 731 yd | |
| Saggor | 145 Blendon Road, Bexley | 880 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 143 Blendon Road, Bexley | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 112 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 685 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 68 Mount Road, Bexleyheath | 812 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club | Mount Road, Bexleyheath | 812 yd | |
| The Three Blackbirds Public House | 118 Blendon Road, Bexley | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 710 yd | |
| Dragon Rabbit Express | 133 Blendon Road, Bexley | 880 yd | |
| Maddison's Bakery | 157 Blendon Road, Bexley | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE | golf | 736 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 935 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 957 yd | |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 1,049 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.