Vicarage Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 2AN 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 Vicarage Road, Bexley, DA5 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 2AL, DA5 2AJ, DA5 2FD, DA5 3LY, DA5 3LZ, DA5 3NE, DA5 3LX, DA5 1JY, DA5 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 2AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 55% | 55.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 45% | 44.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 34.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 53.9% | 56% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 42.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.4% | 83.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 355th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 Pelham Cottages Vicarage Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-11-25 | £438,203 |
| 3A Pelham Cottages Vicarage Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-04-14 | £654,774 |
| 5 Pelham Cottages Vicarage Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £409,500 | 2019-04-16 | £492,521 |
| 7 Pelham Cottages Vicarage Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-07-19 | £710,159 |
| 3 Pelham Cottages Vicarage Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-07-14 | £626,295 |
DA5 2AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,314 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 | 3,867 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 | 2,267 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltizer Indian Restaurant | 5 Mill Row, Bexley High Street | 380 yd | |
| Ristorante Alberello | 80 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 433 yd | |
| Old Bexley Greek Taverna | 82 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 433 yd | |
| Maharajah | 84 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 433 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 70 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Millers Arms | 81 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 332 yd | |
| The George | 74 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 463 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head Public House, 65 Bexley High Street | 484 yd | |
| Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen | 61-63 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 487 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 38 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viceroy Of India | 77A Bexley High Street, Bexley | 332 yd | |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill | 77B Bexley High Street, Bexley | 332 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 487 yd | |
| Caffe Papavero | Station Approach, Bexley | 508 yd | |
| Kebab Bexley | 9B Dartford Road, Bexley | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Recreation Ground LESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Dartford Community Sports Club WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Better Gym Bexley WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE BOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.