Murchison Avenue is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 3LL 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 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 3LW, DA5 3AW, DA5 3PQ, DA5 3AN, DA5 3LE, DA5 3PE, DA5 3BW, DA5 3PH, DA5 3PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 3LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.2% | 52.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.7% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 45.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 53.2% | 56.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 28.8% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around DA5 3LL this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.1% | 16.5% | -9.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 22.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 27.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.9% | 89.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 89.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murchison Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blendon & Penhill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-23 | £394,292 |
| 100 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-07-28 | £549,038 |
| 110 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-06-20 | £425,111 |
| 142 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-05-10 | £599,248 |
| 154 Murchison Avenue, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-05-27 | £404,635 |
DA5 3LL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA5 3LL 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,423 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 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montys Café | 17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 382 yd | |
| Craft T Cake | 7 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 382 yd | |
| Ruchi Restaurant | 58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 735 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 735 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 345 yd | |
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 504 yd | |
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 696 yd | |
| The Three Blackbirds Public House | 118 Blendon Road, Bexley | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 382 yd | |
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 735 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 735 yd | |
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 774 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 774 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 1,032 yd | |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.