Hurst Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 3LQ 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 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 3LG, DA5 3HS, DA5 3LF, DA5 3GJ, DA5 3HR, DA5 3HZ, DA5 3AG, DA5 3LD, DA5 3LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA5 3LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.3% | 52.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 30% | 36.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 46.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 44.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 20.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 24.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 87.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 96.3% | 89.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 89.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 209th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-02-17 | £656,416 |
| 306 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-10-09 | £684,000 |
| 308 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-04-16 | £629,636 |
| 308 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2004-06-17 | £580,668 |
| 304 Hurst Road, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2002-08-05 | £829,756 |
DA5 3LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 3LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,302 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,134 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 | 295 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd | |
| Resta Coffee | Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue | 352 yd | |
| Montys Café | 17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 260 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 470 yd | |
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 877 yd | |
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd | |
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 338 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 199 yd | |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 289.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.