Bankside Close is in Bexley and in Dartford district. DA5 2HE 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 Bankside Close, Bexley, DA5 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA2 7NQ, DA5 2HA, DA2 7NB, DA5 2HF, DA2 7NG, DA5 2EZ, DA5 2HB, DA5 2HT, DA5 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 2HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 51.9% | 54.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 31.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 49% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 43.6% | 51.6% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 17.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 28.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98% | 86.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.9% | 93.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside Close was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Joyden's Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankside Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Joyden's Wood and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-09-11 | £517,393 |
| 19 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-07-28 | £495,495 |
| 2 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-06-30 | £484,506 |
| 7 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-03-31 | £436,093 |
| 13 Bankside Close, Bexley, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-02-03 | £460,050 |
DA5 2HE 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joydens Wood Junior School Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole Primary School Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable Primary School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Primary School Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Academy Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leyden Hatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Puddledock Lane, Wilmington | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahan Indian Takeaway | 70 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Youth Association LEYTON CROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club CALVERT DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 977 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.