Hurst Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 3LB is located in the Blendon & Penhill 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 Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 3LA, DA5 3LF, DA5 3LD, DA5 3PH, DA5 3LE, DA5 3HD, DA5 3LP, DA5 3GJ, DA5 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 3LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 23.4% | 22.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 58.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 51.5% | 55.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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 | 17.2% | 10% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 18.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 35.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.6% | 85.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 87.2% | 87.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 86.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hurst Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 178th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-04-30 | £797,484 |
| 459 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2020-10-27 | £492,604 |
| 457 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2014-08-28 | £978,035 |
| 451 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-07-06 | £631,698 |
| 451 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2001-07-30 | £880,435 |
DA5 3LB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchi Restaurant | 58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 390 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 390 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 390 yd | |
| Resta Coffee | Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Montys Café | 17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 353 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 536 yd | |
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 838 yd | |
| Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 390 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 390 yd | |
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 472 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 484 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 435 yd | |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 830 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.