Summerhouse Drive is in Bexley and in Dartford district. DA5 2ER is located in the Joyden's Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dartford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, DA5 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 2ES, DA5 2EX, DA5 2EP, DA5 2EW, DA5 2ET, DA5 2EJ, DA5 2HB, DA5 2EL, DA5 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 2ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.8% | 53.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 22.4% | 26.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 57.4% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.2% | 47.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 18.7% | 17.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 30.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 86.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 94.4% | 86% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 92.4% | 86.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhouse Drive was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Joyden's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerhouse Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Joyden's Wood and the 89th lowest crime rate of 345 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-05-10 | £459,071 |
| 113 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-10-03 | £567,800 |
| 117 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-06-18 | £601,430 |
| 101 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-11-27 | £544,022 |
| 111 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent Other, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-04-05 | £312,495 |
DA5 2ER 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 2ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahan Indian Takeaway | 70 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley | 259 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.