Mount Pleasant Walk is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1PT is located in the Crayford 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 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, DA5 1PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1PS, DA5 1PW, DA5 1PR, DA5 1PN, DA5 1PJ, DA5 1PP, DA6 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 33.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 49.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 49.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 43.2% | 24.4% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.1% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 27.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.1% | 73.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 93.1% | 84.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant Walk was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mount Pleasant Walk has the 27th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 161st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,500 | 2025-08-29 | £430,932 |
| 10 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £369,995 | 2025-02-21 | £375,259 |
| 16 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-06-28 | £405,811 |
| 15 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-04-19 | £377,369 |
| 30 Mount Pleasant Walk, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2021-06-28 | £432,089 |
DA5 1PT 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 3,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | Hall Place, Bourne Road | 328 yd | |
| The Cafe At Civic Offices | 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath | 965 yd | |
| Ladbroke Stadium Crayford | Stadium Way, Crayford | 1,011 yd | |
| Twin Palace | 6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Hall Place, Bourne Road | 328 yd | |
| VCD Athletic Club | Old Road, Crayford | 771 yd | |
| The Lord Hill | The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 861 yd | |
| One Bell | 170 Old Road, Crayford | 984 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert Public House, 2 Broadway | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Unit 30, Bourne Industrial Park | 670 yd | |
| The Jerk Den | Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Place BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Better Gym Bexley WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE BOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Mayplace Primary School WOODSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Crayford And Barnehurst Youth Centre Woodside Road | 927 yd | |
| St Marys Recreation Ground LESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.