Banks Lane is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 7BH 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 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7AY, DA6 7BT, DA7 4DD, DA6 7EJ, DA6 7AU, DA6 7ER, DA6 7ES, DA7 4DA, DA6 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA6 7BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 52.8% | 55.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 31.9% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 38.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 16.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 | 39.3% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 21.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.2% | 18.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 29.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88% | 75.1% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 90.3% | 72.5% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 73.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks Lane was 432.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.5% higher than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banks Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 16th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-02 | £359,747 |
| 8 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2022-12-01 | £357,349 |
| 11 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-09-09 | £395,591 |
| 1 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2021-06-16 | £341,747 |
| 12 Banks Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-04-29 | £537,974 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,901 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 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 4,547 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 | 1,187 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Bexleyheath | 198 - 200 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 75 yd | |
| Maya's Craft Bakery | 178 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 101 yd | |
| Josie's Vintage Cafe At Christ Church Bexleyheath | Christchurch, Broadway | 109 yd | |
| KFC | 184 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 109 yd | |
| Cafe Mojito | 219 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 1 Five | 215 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 120 yd | |
| Elegance Lounge | 167 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 167 yd | |
| Rose Public House | 179 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 167 yd | |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar | 247 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 172 yd | |
| The Wrong' Un | 234-236 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 8 Burger | 159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 202 yd | |
| Panku | ASDA, 160 Broadway | 243 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelist | 264 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 326 yd | |
| Wraps And Wings | 264 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 326 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 196 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 376 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 672 yd | |
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bexleyheath) GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 293 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bexleyheath) 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT ROYAL OAK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Bexleyheath Academy WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Pelham Primary School PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 902 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.