Ravenswood, Bexley, DA5 3NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 3NN 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%

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 3NN 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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Ravenswood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenswood 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.

Ravenswood 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%.

🔎 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 3NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Ravenswood are based on 18 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 Ravenswood, Bexley, DA5 3NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA5 3NN

Average Price
£647,236

Semi-Detached
£653,025

Terraced
£638,552

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ravenswood

Average Price
£640,678

Semi-Detached
£647,711

Terraced
£629,626

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RavenswoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Ravenswood, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2024-11-08	£614,312
24 Ravenswood, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£612,000	2024-10-07	£603,923
4 Ravenswood, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£605,000	2022-11-03	£583,285
11 Ravenswood, Bexley, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2021-02-26	£655,535
6 Ravenswood, Bexley, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2019-12-18	£572,011

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA5 3NN

Employment

DA5 3NN 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	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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	3out of 4	325 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR	3out of 4	730 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX	3out of 4	1,141 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH	4out of 4	1,180 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ	3out of 4	1,697 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	2out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB	4out of 4	1,406 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	1,614 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE	4out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	5,457 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	- not rated	1,614 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF	- not rated	1,851 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU	- not rated	2,414 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU	- not rated	2,577 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
Ruchi Restaurant	58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	577 yd
Caffe Cino's	34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley	577 yd
Fortune Inn	44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	577 yd
Montys Café	17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	671 yd
Craft T Cake	7 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	671 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Albany Hotel	Steynton Avenue, Bexley	543 yd
Silver Fox Micro Pub	9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	636 yd
Anchor	The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road	713 yd
Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club	Manor Way, Bexley	858 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Albany Grill	42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	577 yd
Domino's Pizza	54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	577 yd
Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs	5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	671 yd
Beijing Spring	18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	678 yd
The Anchor	36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	681 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Op Food	26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley		678 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	464 yd
Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD	grass pitches	617 yd
Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD		640 yd
St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD		891 yd
Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way	grass pitches, tennis courts	906 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	77.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	146.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA5 3NN