Parkhill Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1JB 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 Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1JA, DA5 1JD, DA5 1RD, DA5 1RH, DA5 3NP, DA5 1QZ, DA5 1JH, DA5 1RE, DA5 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1JB 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 | 48.3% | 51.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.5% | -3.2% | 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 vicinity of DA5 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 28.4% | 31.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 54.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 51.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 85.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93% | 87.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 87.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkhill Road was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Parkhill Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £947,000 | 2024-10-17 | £934,502 |
| 71 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,264,335 |
| 89 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-03-12 | £982,160 |
| 87 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-01-27 | £894,513 |
| 77 Parkhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2021-01-25 | £897,362 |
DA5 1JB 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,374 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open House | St Philips Church, Salisbury Road | 831 yd | |
| The Brasserie Bexley Village | 2 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 845 yd | |
| Bamboo | 28 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 845 yd | |
| Bexley Cricket Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 852 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 264 yd | |
| Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 852 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 869 yd | |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parkhurst Road, Bexley | 879 yd | |
| Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club | Bexley High Street, Bexley | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 903 yd | |
| Caffe Papavero | Station Approach, Bexley | 954 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 584 yd | |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE | golf | 1,021 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.