Camden Road is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 3NR is located in the St Mary's & St James 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 Camden Road, Bexley, DA5 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 3NS, DA5 3PD, DA5 3NT, DA5 3NU, DA5 3NP, DA5 3PB, DA5 3JT, DA5 3PG, DA5 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA5 3NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 28.4% | 31.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 54.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 58.1% | 51.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 85.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
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 | 93% | 87.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 87.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Road was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Camden Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Camden Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2024-09-20 | £1,493,589 |
| 30 Camden Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-05-10 | £1,088,554 |
| 32 Camden Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2016-02-26 | £1,142,724 |
| 24 Camden Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2015-07-31 | £1,602,148 |
| 28 Camden Road, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £704,000 | 2010-07-28 | £1,442,897 |
DA5 3NR 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Cricket Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 674 yd | |
| Open House | St Philips Church, Salisbury Road | 750 yd | |
| The Brasserie Bexley Village | 2 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 808 yd | |
| Bamboo | 28 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 808 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 486 yd | |
| Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 674 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 823 yd | |
| Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club | Bexley High Street, Bexley | 870 yd | |
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 860 yd | |
| Caffe Papavero | Station Approach, Bexley | 873 yd | |
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 961 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 961 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 976 yd | |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.