Blackthorn Grove is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 4EJ 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 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 4EH, DA7 4EQ, DA7 4EL, DA7 4EN, DA7 4EW, DA7 4EG, DA7 4EP, DA7 4AG, DA7 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 4EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 29.6% | 33.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 43.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 42% | 46.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 23.9% | 16% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 84.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 89.1% | 83.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 87.6% | 83.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorn Grove was 147.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackthorn Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 98th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-14 | £616,751 |
| 3 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2004-05-07 | £647,604 |
| 13 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,995 | 2003-08-15 | £687,260 |
| 9 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2002-05-24 | £678,506 |
| 13 Blackthorn Grove, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2002-02-28 | £713,242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,062 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 | 446 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Of The Avenue | 54 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| Glasshouse | 62 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| Central Parks | 4 Station Approach, Bexleyheath | 254 yd | |
| Zanz Cafe & Restaurant | 30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 325 yd | |
| Sweet Spa Party | 44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Camden Public House | Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 81 yd | |
| The Kentish Belle | 8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 275 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 501 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Also T/A K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 260 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 618 yd | |
| The Wrong' Un | 234-236 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Chinese & Thai Cuisine | 64 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| Flames Pizza And Grill | 50 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| The Jerk Den | 66 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| Spice King - Munchalato | 66 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 155 yd | |
| Kebabies | 19 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 81 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 325 yd | |
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 454 yd | |
| Asda | 160 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 537 yd | |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bexleyheath) GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 914 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.