Pickford Lane is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 4RD 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 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 4QW, DA7 4QP, DA7 4DY, DA7 4QT, DA7 4RQ, DA7 4RG, DA7 4QU, DA7 4RB, DA7 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA7 4RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.2% | 31.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 17.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 31.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 68.2% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 84.2% | 80.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 80.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickford Lane was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Pickford Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 309th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-01-20 | £210,530 |
| 29A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-01-22 | £224,019 |
| 25A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-02-06 | £218,056 |
| 27A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-09-25 | £374,659 |
| 3 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2018-08-08 | £106 |
DA7 4RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA7 4RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Primary School Church Road , DA7 4DG | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upland Junior School Church Road , DA7 4DG | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 5,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,857 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 | 747 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanz Cafe & Restaurant | 30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 51 yd | |
| Central Parks | 4 Station Approach, Bexleyheath | 90 yd | |
| Sweet Spa Party | 44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 139 yd | |
| Glasshouse | 62 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 176 yd | |
| Ming Of The Avenue | 54 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kentish Belle | 8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 46 yd | |
| William Camden Public House | Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 256 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 778 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Also T/A K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 260 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 789 yd | |
| The Wrong' Un | 234-236 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabies | 19 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 2 yd | |
| Great Wall | 13 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 2 yd | |
| Radhuny Express | 13A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 2 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 26 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 51 yd | |
| Morley's | 33A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 51 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 256 yd | |
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 719 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 1,020 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bexleyheath) GRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 907 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.