Upton Road South is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 1QT 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 Upton Road South, Bexley, DA5 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 1QU, DA5 1RF, DA5 1RE, DA5 1HZ, DA5 1RH, DA5 1RJ, DA5 1BD, DA5 1QX, DA5 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 1QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 1QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 20.8% | 17.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 65.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 51.7% | 52.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 32% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18% | 17.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 35.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 93.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 93% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Road South was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Upton Road South has the 51st highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 306th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Upton Road South, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2023-07-28 | £1,017,929 |
| 218 Upton Road South, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2020-01-17 | £1,059,783 |
| 212 Upton Road South, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2016-01-29 | £788,800 |
| 216 Upton Road South, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2015-12-18 | £970,839 |
| 208 Upton Road South, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,500 | 2015-03-06 | £551,577 |
DA5 1QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in DA5 1QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England Primary School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood County Primary School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE Infant School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School for Girls Townley Road , DA6 7AB | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | - not rated | 763 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brasserie Bexley Village | 2 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 685 yd | |
| Bamboo | 28 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 685 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 691 yd | |
| Open House | St Philips Church, Salisbury Road | 726 yd | |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe | Freemantle Hall, Bexley High Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 526 yd | |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parkhurst Road, Bexley | 572 yd | |
| Black Horse Public House | 63 Albert Road, Bexley | 690 yd | |
| Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club | Bexley High Street, Bexley | 731 yd | |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club | Martin Dene, Bexleyheath | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Papavero | Station Approach, Bexley | 830 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 833 yd | |
| Viceroy Of India | 77A Bexley High Street, Bexley | 998 yd | |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill | 77B Bexley High Street, Bexley | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 468 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 478 yd | |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 892 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.