Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 4PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	52%	53.6%	1.6%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	48%	46.4%	-1.6%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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 DA7 4PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	28%	29.4%	1.4%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	52.5%	-2.7%	44.2%	8.3%
Separated	3%	2.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	4.9%	7.2%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	9%	8.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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%) 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	49.2%	56.2%	7.0%	48.4%	7.8%
Good health	36.4%	30.8%	-5.6%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	11.5%	10%	-1.5%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.1%	16.8%	-3.3%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	13%	-4.2%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	12.6%	-6.1%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.1%	0.9%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	12.6%	2.9%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	34.7%	10.1%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	4.5%	4.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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	1.6%	6.9%	5.3%	0.7%	6.2%
Indian	2.8%	11.4%	8.6%	3.1%	8.3%
Pakistani	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.9%	3.3%	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
White	87.5%	65.7%	-21.8%	81.4%	-15.7%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.4% 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	89.4%	80.4%	-9.0%	83.2%	-2.8%
European Union	1.6%	4.2%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	4%	2.4%	-1.6%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	10.9%	7.5%	5.6%	5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.2%	80.4%	-6.8%	83.2%	-2.8%
10+ Years	0.9%	14.8%	13.9%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	10.9%	2.1%	-8.8%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	2.7%	1.2%	1.5%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.4%	37.2%	-9.8%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	6.9%	0.9%	6.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	10.8%	6.0%	4.8%

Safety

Is Heathside Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathside Avenue was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Heathside Avenue has the 46th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 327th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA7 4PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heathside Avenue are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 4PY

Average Price
£541,978

Semi-Detached
£548,882

Terraced
£517,813

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heathside Avenue

Average Price
£554,171

Semi-Detached
£560,976

Terraced
£535,115

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heathside AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2025-01-30	£513,270
34 Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£445,000	2022-06-29	£458,921
45 Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-01-12	£576,243
38 Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2020-09-04	£568,735
38 Heathside Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-03-18	£452,884

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 4PY

Employment

DA7 4PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Transport and storage	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Information and communication	12
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	1,430 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	2,832 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH	4out of 4	336 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH	- not rated	336 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , DA7 4SL	- not rated	541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL	3out of 4	541 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG	- not rated	790 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	- not rated	1,486 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB	2out of 4	1,609 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB	- not rated	1,609 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB	4out of 4	2,193 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA	- not rated	3,064 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ	- not rated	5,065 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW	3out of 4	3,395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW	- not rated	3,395 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	3out of 4	1,176 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB	- not rated	1,176 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,583 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR	- not rated	1,713 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	- not rated	2,807 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sweet Spa Party	44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	372 yd
Zanz Cafe & Restaurant	30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	473 yd
Central Parks	4 Station Approach, Bexleyheath	561 yd
New Hing Loong	213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	581 yd
Bramptons Sandwich Bar	154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	598 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kentish Belle	8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	526 yd
The Earl Haig	The Pantiles, Bexleyheath	745 yd
William Camden Public House	Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	760 yd
The Yacht	The Yacht Public House, Long Lane	823 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oriental Chinese Takeaway	40 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	376 yd
Top Quality Fish Bar	31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	386 yd
Morley's	33A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	386 yd
Hooked Fish And Grill	152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	427 yd
Spice Of India	26 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	473 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative	4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	473 yd
Sainsbury's	81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	760 yd
Sainsbury's	267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	777 yd
The Co-Operative	131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	823 yd
Co-op	21 Wrotham Road, Welling	1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD	grass pitches	335 yd
Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	539 yd
Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	825 yd
Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD		964 yd
Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD	grass pitches	997 yd
Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.