Brent Close is in Bexley and in Bexley district. DA5 3QL 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 Brent Close, Bexley, DA5 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA5 3JY, DA5 3JZ, DA5 3QJ, DA5 3JX, DA5 3LP, DA5 3NN, DA5 3PA, DA5 3NZ, DA5 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA5 3QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.1% | 33.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 46.2% | 55.4% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 17.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 33.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 89.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 91.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Close was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brent Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 246th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brent Close, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-11-11 | £677,931 |
| 2 Brent Close, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2021-09-22 | £612,040 |
| 5 Brent Close, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-07-22 | £579,082 |
| 1 Brent Close, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £376,500 | 2006-08-22 | £819,340 |
| 1 Brent Close, Bexley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2003-01-31 | £676,625 |
DA5 3QL 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary Academy Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 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 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,357 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 | 1,513 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,556 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 | 527 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 527 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 527 yd | |
| Resta Coffee | Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue | 674 yd | |
| Penelopes Restaurant / Penelopes Farm Shop | Water Lane, Sidcup | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 502 yd | |
| Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club | Manor Way, Bexley | 786 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 799 yd | |
| Anchor | The Blue Anchor Public House, Bridgen Road | 887 yd | |
| White Cross Inn | White Cross Inn Public House, 146 North Cray Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 527 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 527 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 640 yd | |
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 657 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Ce Primary School HURST ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 715 yd | |
| Bexley Cricket Club & Burnt Ash Hockey Club Manor Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| St Johns Church Hall ST JOHNS PARISH HALL ST JOHNS PARISH HALL PARKHILL ROAD | 908 yd | |
| Loring Hall Sports Ground LORING HALL LORING HALL WATER LANE | grass pitches | 924 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.