Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 4RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.8%	0.2%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.4%	48.2%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 4RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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	21%	21.1%	0.1%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	60.6%	1.8%	44.2%	16.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.7%	6.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	12.7%	11.6%	-1.1%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.3%	48.5%	8.2%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	35.4%	32%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	14.6%	13.9%	-0.7%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	8.4%	3.9%	-4.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	1.2%	0.4%

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	33.3%	26.9%	-6.4%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	8.3%	-3.7%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	11.1%	-5.0%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	13%	-0.5%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	15%	32%	17.0%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	6.7%	4.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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	2.3%	9%	6.7%	0.7%	8.3%
Indian	6.5%	13.8%	7.3%	3.1%	10.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	2.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	87.7%	69.5%	-18.2%	81.4%	-11.9%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.2% 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	90.3%	81.2%	-9.1%	83.2%	-2.0%
European Union	4.2%	3.9%	-0.3%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	11.7%	9.1%	5.6%	6.1%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	81.2%	-6.8%	83.2%	-2.0%
10+ Years	1%	9.4%	8.4%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	1%	3.9%	2.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	1.6%	4.2%	2.6%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	8.4%	1.3%	-7.1%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Hindu	8.4%	1.7%	6.7%
Sikh	4.5%	0.9%	3.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Dorcis Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorcis Avenue was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dorcis Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 335th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA7 4RL, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Dorcis Avenue are based on 29 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 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 4RL

Average Price
£589,902

Semi-Detached
£571,099

Terraced
£560,780

Detached
£698,475

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorcis Avenue

Average Price
£593,798

Semi-Detached
£580,520

Terraced
£554,472

Detached
£662,742

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorcis AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£785,000	2022-12-05	£742,083
3 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-07-05	£576,780
7 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£527,500	2021-05-27	£595,505
5 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-04-13	£479,791
31 Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£477,500	2021-01-08	£544,115

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 4RL

Employment

DA7 4RL 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 4RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	78
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	8
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	2,701 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL	3out of 4	120 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN	3out of 4	564 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS	2out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH	4out of 4	704 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN	3out of 4	792 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB	2out of 4	1,208 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL	4out of 4	2,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB	4out of 4	2,183 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	2,566 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD	- not rated	5,148 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	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	1out of 4	3,521 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 Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	810 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR	- not rated	1,305 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,880 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD	3out of 4	3,033 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	3,219 yd	Academy special converter	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	212 yd
Zanz Cafe & Restaurant	30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	287 yd
Central Parks	4 Station Approach, Bexleyheath	378 yd
Glasshouse	62 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	467 yd
Ming Of The Avenue	54 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	467 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kentish Belle	8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	332 yd
William Camden Public House	Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	537 yd
Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House	Crook Log, Bexleyheath	994 yd
The Earl Haig	The Pantiles, Bexleyheath	1,052 yd
The Yacht	The Yacht Public House, Long Lane	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Top Quality Fish Bar	31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	178 yd
Morley's	33A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	178 yd
Oriental Chinese Takeaway	40 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	212 yd
Spice Of India	26 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	287 yd
Kebabies	19 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	291 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative	4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath	287 yd
Sainsbury's	81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath	537 yd
Sainsbury's	267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	774 yd
Co-op	21 Wrotham Road, Welling	838 yd
Asda	13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath	994 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	246 yd
St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD	grass pitches	579 yd
Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD		632 yd
Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	737 yd
Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	771 yd
St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD	grass pitches	892 yd
Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	939 yd
Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	1,040 yd
Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log	swimming pool	1,061 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	70.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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