Gravel Hill Close is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 7PX 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 Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, DA6 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 7PU, DA6 7NT, DA6 7PH, DA5 1PX, DA6 7PE, DA5 1PZ, DA6 7PY, DA5 1PY, DA5 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA6 7PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46.1% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA6 7PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 50% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 34.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44% | 49.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 31.4% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 21.1% | 13.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 27.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 76% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 85.8% | 82.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 82.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravel Hill Close was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gravel Hill Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 290th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Nesbitt House Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-22 | £248,407 |
| Flat 8 Nesbitt House Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-09-30 | £284,413 |
| Flat 9 Nesbitt House Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-07-04 | £274,229 |
| Flat 2 Nesbitt House Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-26 | £279,802 |
| Flat 8 Nesbitt House Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-14 | £305,986 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Infant School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe | Hall Place, Bourne Road | 550 yd | |
| Twin Palace | 6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 637 yd | |
| The Cafe At Civic Offices | 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath | 637 yd | |
| Zizzi | 28 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 789 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Broadway, Bexleyheath | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Hall Place, Bourne Road | 550 yd | |
| The Lord Hill | The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 577 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert Public House, 2 Broadway | 637 yd | |
| Black Horse Public House | 63 Albert Road, Bexley | 683 yd | |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Parkhurst Road, Bexley | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerk Den | Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 577 yd | |
| Homeland Cuisine Also T/A O Kulala Africano Madam Foodie Nig | 1 Market Place, Bexleyheath | 994 yd | |
| Tom Bells | 98 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 1,018 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 75 Bexley High Street, Bexley | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 769 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 845 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Beths Grammar School HARTFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Better Gym Bexley WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUBHOUSE BOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Dartford Community Sports Club WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE WAR MEMORIAL CLUB HOUSE BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Hall Place BOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| St Marys Recreation Ground LESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis Squash And Racketball Club PARKHURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 927 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.