Albury Avenue is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 4SJ 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 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 4RL, DA7 4RJ, DA7 4SP, DA7 4RN, DA7 4SL, DA7 4RX, DA7 4SN, DA7 4SW, DA7 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 4SJ 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% |
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 4SJ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albury Avenue was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albury Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 215th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-28 | £609,202 |
| 12 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2024-08-28 | £617,935 |
| 18 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2024-01-12 | £602,371 |
| 6 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-04-11 | £571,663 |
| 2 Albury Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-01-20 | £582,215 |
DA7 4SJ 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 4SJ 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,776 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 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 2,130 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 | 3,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,270 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 | 3,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,527 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 | 880 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Spa Party | 44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 251 yd | |
| Zanz Cafe & Restaurant | 30 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 332 yd | |
| Central Parks | 4 Station Approach, Bexleyheath | 424 yd | |
| Glasshouse | 62 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 513 yd | |
| Ming Of The Avenue | 54 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kentish Belle | 8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 378 yd | |
| William Camden Public House | Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 584 yd | |
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 1,017 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 1,036 yd | |
| The Yacht | The Yacht Public House, Long Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Quality Fish Bar | 31 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 221 yd | |
| Morley's | 33A Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 221 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 40 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 252 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 26 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 332 yd | |
| Kebabies | 19 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 332 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 584 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 729 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 819 yd | |
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 655 yd | |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Upland Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 977 yd |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.