Townley Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 7HY 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 7HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7LT, DA6 7HN, DA6 7HQ, DA6 7LU, DA6 7HG, DA6 7LS, DA6 7AS, DA6 7NH, DA6 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA6 7HY 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 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townley Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 61st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2025-01-22 | £470,582 |
| 51 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-10-04 | £467,363 |
| 49 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £608,500 | 2022-11-30 | £603,637 |
| 37 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-08-21 | £714,388 |
| 55 Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2018-07-10 | £734,432 |
DA6 7HY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Infant School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | - not rated | 432 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School for Girls Townley Road , DA6 7AB | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,182 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 165 yd | |
| Tenpin Bowling | Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 183 yd | |
| Il Vesuvio | 3 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 206 yd | |
| Burger King | 16-17 The Mall, Broadway Shopping Centre | 236 yd | |
| Angelica's Cafe | 19 The Mall, Bexleyheath | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath Working Mens Club | Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath | 159 yd | |
| Pure | Albion Road, Bexleyheath | 183 yd | |
| IVI Club | 151 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 307 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms Public House, 156 Broadway | 309 yd | |
| Elegance Lounge | 167 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bells | 98 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 289 yd | |
| Homeland Cuisine Also T/A O Kulala Africano Madam Foodie Nig | 1 Market Place, Bexleyheath | 303 yd | |
| The 8 Burger | 159 - 161 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 330 yd | |
| Panku | ASDA, 160 Broadway | 356 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 263 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 297 yd | |
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 380 yd | |
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Bexleyheath) 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT 36 CLOCK TOWER COURT ROYAL OAK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Townley Grammar School TOWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Bexleyheath Academy WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bexleyheath) GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| Pelham Primary School PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Upton Primary School (Closed) Upton Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 787 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.