Shakespeare Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 4SE is located in the West Heath 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 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 4SF, DA7 4ES, DA7 4RP, DA7 4SX, DA7 4SG, DA7 5JX, DA7 5JU, DA7 4SU, DA7 4ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 4SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 27.2% | 27.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 58.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 13.8% | 16.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 7.6% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 33.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82% | 74.9% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 89.6% | 82% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Road was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.6% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shakespeare Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 715 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 -68.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-02-28 | £533,052 |
| 50 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2025-02-24 | £506,653 |
| 2 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-11-24 | £649,189 |
| 8 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2023-11-08 | £552,590 |
| 40 Shakespeare Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-02 | £588,690 |
DA7 4SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
DA7 4SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 3out of 4 | 849 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 3,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,106 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 235 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 244 yd | |
| Sweet Spa Party | 44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 634 yd | |
| Zanz Cafe & Restaurant | 30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 732 yd | |
| Tea On The Pantiles | 6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 691 yd | |
| The Kentish Belle | 8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 783 yd | |
| William Camden Public House | Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked Fish And Grill | 152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 179 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 611 yd | |
| Top Quality Fish Bar | 31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 622 yd | |
| Morley's | 33A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 622 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 40 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 425 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 732 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 992 yd | |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.