Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 3EL, 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 3EL 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 Penhill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penhill Road was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Penhill Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 165th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.9%.

🔎 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 3EL, 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 Penhill Road are based on 210 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 Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA5 3EL

Average Price
£487,294

Semi-Detached
£466,087

Terraced
£563,638

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Penhill Road

Average Price
£497,062

Semi-Detached
£526,913

Terraced
£491,170

Detached
£620,097

Flats/Maisonettes
£285,118

Other
£281,432

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Penhill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
86 Penhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2024-11-18	£455,780
94 Penhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2023-12-15	£426,406
88 Penhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£426,000	2023-01-15	£414,072
78 Penhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£517,500	2021-09-08	£559,131
82 Penhill Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2021-06-18	£594,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA5 3EL

Employment

DA5 3EL 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
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	5,147 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ	3out of 4	553 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	3out of 4	826 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD	3out of 4	1,056 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB	3out of 4	1,402 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH	4out of 4	1,458 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	3out of 4	675 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	2out of 4	745 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	3out of 4	1,266 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL	4out of 4	1,691 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB	4out of 4	1,828 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	1,037 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	- not rated	1,880 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR	- not rated	2,105 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU	- not rated	2,184 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mrs Bouquet Florist	254 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	468 yd
Baba's Kebab	264 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	469 yd
Saffron Indian Diner	258 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	470 yd
Merlinda's Cafe	246 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	470 yd
Montys Café	17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	483 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Fox Micro Pub	9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	519 yd
The Three Blackbirds Public House	118 Blendon Road, Bexley	599 yd
Montrose Park Club	158 Hurst Road, Sidcup	815 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Favorite Chicken And Ribs	268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	470 yd
Seabream Fish Bar	262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	470 yd
Sherwood Garden	252 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup	470 yd
Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs	5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	483 yd
Maddison's Bakery	157 Blendon Road, Bexley	544 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley		546 yd
The Co-Op Food	26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley		1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	418 yd
Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	687 yd
Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD		713 yd
Hurstmere School HURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	740 yd
Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD	golf	794 yd
Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD	grass pitches	919 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA5 3EL