Townley Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 7HW 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 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7AP, DA6 7HX, DA6 7HS, DA6 7HN, DA6 7NH, DA6 7AL, DA6 7NL, DA6 7HT, DA6 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA6 7HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 40.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 43.8% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 53.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 8.3% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.4% | 12.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 19.5% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 35.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 72.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 91.6% | 79.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 78.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.2% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townley Road was 171.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% higher than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townley Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 71st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-04-13 | £721,831 |
| 69 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-04-13 | £725,373 |
| 89 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-02-04 | £692,786 |
| 71 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-07-31 | £546,601 |
| 79 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,500 | 2018-06-01 | £564,290 |
DA6 7HW 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | 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 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,223 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 | 1,712 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpin Bowling | Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 368 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Brewers Fayre | 51 Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 372 yd | |
| Il Vesuvio | 3 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 414 yd | |
| The Movie Shack | 46 The Mall, Bexleyheath | 451 yd | |
| Burger King | 16-17 The Mall, Broadway Shopping Centre | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club | Martin Dene, Bexleyheath | 305 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Working Mens Club | Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 311 yd | |
| Pure | Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 368 yd | |
| IVI Club | 151 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 503 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms Public House, 156 Broadway | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 8 Burger | 159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 510 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 98 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 519 yd | |
| Homeland Cuisine Also T/A O Kulala Africano Madam Foodie Nig | 1 Market Place, Bexleyheath | 530 yd | |
| Panku | ASDA, 160 Broadway | 569 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 483 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 527 yd | |
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 575 yd | |
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bexleyheath) 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT ROYAL OAK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Bexleyheath Academy WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE | golf | 865 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 878 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.