Upton Close, Bexley, DA5 1HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 1HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	52.7%	4.1%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	51.4%	47.3%	-4.1%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 1HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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	29.5%	35.9%	6.4%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	53.1%	0.0%	44.2%	8.9%
Separated	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7%	3.9%	-3.1%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	8.1%	6.1%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	43.1%	48.5%	5.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	37.5%	31.4%	-6.1%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	15.7%	14.6%	-1.1%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	2.5%	4.1%	1.6%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.9%	14.6%	-8.3%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	11%	-7.1%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	12.3%	-3.9%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	4.5%	-1.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	21.1%	13.0%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	32.8%	9.6%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	5.9%	3.6%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	12.9%	14.1%	1.2%	3.1%	11.0%
Pakistani	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	5.5%	4.6%	-0.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	1.0%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.1%
White	72%	71.3%	-0.7%	81.4%	-10.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.2% 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	84.6%	76.2%	-8.4%	83.2%	-7.0%
European Union	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	3%	3.0%	0.8%	2.2%
Africa	6.5%	6.2%	-0.3%	2.7%	3.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	8.4%	4.1%	5.6%	2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.3%	76.2%	-8.1%	83.2%	-7.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	17.6%	17.3%	9.8%	7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	3%	3.0%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	12.9%	1.4%	-11.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	7.6%	1.7%	5.9%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	7.6%	0.9%	6.7%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Upton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Close was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Upton Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 227th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA5 1HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upton Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Upton Close, Bexley, DA5 1HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA5 1HJ

Average Price
£381,149

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£381,149

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upton Close

Average Price
£377,594

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£377,594

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Upton Close, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2019-08-12	£421,482
6 Upton Close, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£249,000	2015-01-22	£387,734
11 Upton Close, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£216,000	2014-01-16	£392,617
5 Upton Close, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2013-09-27	£366,858
8 Upton Close, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2013-08-09	£437,815

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA5 1HJ

Employment

DA5 1HJ 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 DA5 1HJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	71
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Financial and insurance activities	22
Construction	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Other	12
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	4,889 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH	4out of 4	261 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR	3out of 4	1,142 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	3out of 4	1,310 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB	4out of 4	123 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE	4out of 4	1,005 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,147 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,497 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	5,268 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	1,876 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR	- not rated	2,264 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	2,328 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	2,559 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF	- not rated	2,722 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ABCatering	Bexleyheath Golf Club, Mount Drive	719 yd
Bexleyheath & District Club For Disabled	Bexleyheath Club For Disabled, Barton Close	766 yd
Bexleyheath Brewers Fayre	51 Albion Road, Bexleyheath	837 yd
Tenpin Bowling	Albion Road, Bexleyheath	845 yd
Il Vesuvio	3 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath	877 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club	Martin Dene, Bexleyheath	373 yd
Anchor	The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road	663 yd
Robin Hood & Little John	78 Lion Road, Bexleyheath	732 yd
Bexleyheath Working Mens Club	Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath	756 yd
Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club	Parkhurst Road, Bexley	807 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The 8 Burger	159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath	941 yd
Tom Bells	98 Broadway, Bexleyheath	1,004 yd
Homeland Cuisine Also T/A O Kulala Africano Madam Foodie Nig	1 Market Place, Bexleyheath	1,016 yd
Golden Fish	2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath	1,022 yd
Panku	ASDA, 160 Broadway	1,028 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	55 Broadway, Bexleyheath	967 yd
Asda	160 Broadway, Bexleyheath	990 yd
Iceland	114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath	1,006 yd
Sainsbury's	72 Broadway, Bexleyheath	1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	132 yd
Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE	grass pitches	270 yd
Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road	grass pitches	279 yd
Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE	grass pitches	410 yd
Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE	tennis courts	461 yd
Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE	golf	723 yd
Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	769 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bexleyheath) 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT ROYAL OAK ROAD	health and fitness suite	862 yd
Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	865 yd
St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD		899 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA5 1HJ