The Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 3BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	50.6%	52.5%	1.9%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	49.4%	47.5%	-1.9%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 3BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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	31.2%	31.5%	0.3%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	54.5%	54.3%	-0.2%	44.2%	10.1%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	6.5%	6.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	50.4%	48.2%	-2.2%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	34.4%	34.5%	0.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	12.5%	11.6%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.2%	5%	2.8%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.5%	16.5%	0.0%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.1%	14.2%	-7.9%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	5.5%	-0.7%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	15.5%	4.3%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	28.4%	6.0%	33.8%	-5.4%
Other	3.1%	4.5%	1.4%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	0.7%	1.9%
Indian	1.7%	4.2%	2.5%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Black African	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.8%	86.4%	-5.4%	81.4%	5.0%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	95.8%	90.3%	-5.5%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	1.5%	3.1%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	90.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	1%	1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is The Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

The Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 57th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in DA5 3BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Drive are based on 174 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA5 3BZ

Average Price
£724,683

Semi-Detached
£703,503

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£788,221

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Drive

Average Price
£762,859

Semi-Detached
£749,285

Terraced
£750,381

Detached
£850,736

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
94 The Drive, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2025-10-16	£584,407
74 The Drive, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£618,000	2024-08-23	£633,307
80 The Drive, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2024-03-21	£618,675
78 The Drive, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2023-09-01	£646,484
72 The Drive, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2022-05-12	£645,080

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA5 3BZ

Employment

DA5 3BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	35
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Construction	26
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Administrative and support service activities	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Other	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Information and communication	9
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	4,293 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	5,082 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurst Junior School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	590 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Infant School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	590 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	590 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	3out of 4	590 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ	- not rated	855 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU	- not rated	902 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU	- not rated	902 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	- not rated	1,027 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	2out of 4	1,027 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Hurstmere Foundation School for Boys Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	- not rated	1,027 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF	- not rated	1,415 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP	3out of 4	1,529 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	1,998 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	3out of 4	2,038 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB	- not rated	2,038 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saggor	145 Blendon Road, Bexley	356 yd
Pizza Place	143 Blendon Road, Bexley	356 yd
Rayu Pan Asian	135 Blendon Road, Bexley	356 yd
Montys Café	17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	400 yd
Craft T Cake	7 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	400 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Three Blackbirds Public House	118 Blendon Road, Bexley	378 yd
Silver Fox Micro Pub	9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	424 yd
Anchor	The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road	846 yd
The Royal Oak	68 Mount Road, Bexleyheath	991 yd
Bexleyheath Golf Club	Mount Road, Bexleyheath	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon Rabbit Express	133 Blendon Road, Bexley	356 yd
Maddison's Bakery	157 Blendon Road, Bexley	358 yd
Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs	5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	400 yd
Favorite Chicken And Ribs	268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	476 yd
Seabream Fish Bar	262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	476 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley		356 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	589 yd
Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	642 yd
Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD		780 yd
Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,014 yd
Hurstmere School HURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,027 yd
Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,032 yd
Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE	golf	1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA5 3BZ