Rye Close is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1PX is located in the Bexleyheath 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 Rye Close, Bexley, DA5 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7PY, DA5 1PY, DA5 1PU, DA5 1PZ, DA6 7NT, DA6 7PX, DA6 7PU, DA5 1QA, DA6 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA5 1PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 1PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 28.5% | 34.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.2% | 61.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 24.3% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 37.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.4% | 74% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 88.8% | 77.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 77.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Close was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rye Close has the 52nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 277th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rye Close, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-12-10 | £475,952 |
| 26 Rye Close, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2021-02-19 | £509,735 |
| 7 Rye Close, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-03-30 | £480,593 |
| 28 Rye Close, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-07-01 | £501,716 |
| 17 Rye Close, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-06-21 | £530,620 |
DA5 1PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1PX 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,425 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 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,301 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 | 1,345 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 3,171 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 | 485 yd | |
| Bexley Village Library | Bourne Road, Bexley | 656 yd | |
| Twin Palace | 6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 795 yd | |
| The Cafe At Civic Offices | 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath | 797 yd | |
| Greystone Pizzeria | 2 Bourne Road, Bexley | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Hall Place, Bourne Road | 485 yd | |
| Black Horse Public House | 63 Albert Road, Bexley | 549 yd | |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parkhurst Road, Bexley | 672 yd | |
| Dartfordians Community Sports Club | Bourne Road, Bexley | 708 yd | |
| The Lord Hill | The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerk Den | Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 736 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 933 yd | |
| Viceroy Of India | 77A Bexley High Street, Bexley | 988 yd | |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill | 77B Bexley High Street, Bexley | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 918 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 984 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Better Gym Bexley WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE BOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Dartford Community Sports Club WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| St Marys Recreation Ground LESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Hall Place BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 809 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.