Upton Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA6 8LH is located in the Crook Log 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 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA6 8LQ, DA6 8LW, DA6 8NE, DA6 8JH, DA6 8DR, DA6 8NF, DA6 8JD, DA6 8JF, DA6 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA6 8LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.6% | 52% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA6 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 31% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 53% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 49% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 32.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94% | 82% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 93.3% | 82.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 83% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Road was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 10th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-02-17 | £678,140 |
| 42 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-11-18 | £671,755 |
| 31 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2018-03-09 | £340,442 |
| 23 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2017-08-23 | £484,794 |
| 25 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-04-29 | £693,342 |
DA6 8LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA6 8LH 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,772 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 | 794 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jasmine By Spice Nouv-Oh! | 331 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 214 yd | |
| Pho 3 Mien | 305 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 214 yd | |
| Hazine | 288 - 290 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 320 yd | |
| Zingara Eat & Drink | 295 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 331 yd | |
| Basecamp Lounge And Restaurant | 280 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion Also T/A K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 260 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 366 yd | |
| Robin Hood & Little John | 78 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 390 yd | |
| The Wrong' Un | 234-236 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 471 yd | |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar | 247 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 494 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Traditional Fish & Chips | 307A Broadway, Bexleyheath | 214 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 309A Broadway, Bexleyheath | 214 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 310A Broadway, Bexleyheath | 279 yd | |
| Favored Chicken (Broadway Chicken Express) | 275 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 331 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 2 Lion Road, Bexleyheath | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 272 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 718 yd | |
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 789 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 973 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB BEXLEYHEATH GOLF CLUB MOUNT DRIVE | golf | 546 yd |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club 11A 11A MARTIN DENE | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Upton Primary School IRIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Townley Grammar School - Grass Pitches MEADOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 844 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 | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.