Hawthorn Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 7AF is located in the Bexleyheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7AE, DA6 7HG, DA6 7HQ, DA6 7AJ, DA6 7AH, DA6 7AN, DA6 7AS, DA6 7AD, DA6 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA6 7AF 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 | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 41% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 38.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.8% | 19.5% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 27.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 10% | 4.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 71% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 68.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 69.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Road was 648.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 374.4% higher than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 8th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-03-03 | £306,249 |
| 67 Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2022-02-25 | £9,190 |
| 7 Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,347 | 2022-02-03 | £511,133 |
| 45 Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-04-12 | £273,260 |
| 49 Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2020-12-10 | £324,203 |
DA6 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath Brewers Fayre | 51 Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 168 yd | |
| Il Vesuvio | 3 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 191 yd | |
| Kaspas Desserts | 159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 219 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 163-165 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 232 yd | |
| Chinchins Coffee House | 171 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath Working Mens Club | Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 77 yd | |
| Elegance Lounge | 167 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 232 yd | |
| Rose Public House | 179 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 232 yd | |
| IVI Club | 151 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 233 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms Public House, 156 Broadway | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 8 Burger | 159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 219 yd | |
| Panku | ASDA, 160 Broadway | 318 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 98 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 388 yd | |
| Homeland Cuisine Also T/A O Kulala Africano Madam Foodie Nig | 1 Market Place, Bexleyheath | 416 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 270 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 345 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 551 yd | |
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Bexleyheath) 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT ROYAL OAK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bexleyheath) GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 610 yd |
| Bexleyheath Academy WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 771 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.