Silecroft Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5BL is located in the Bexleyheath 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 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5BP, DA7 5BJ, DA7 5BH, DA7 5EG, DA7 5BS, DA7 5EB, DA7 5BW, DA7 5DP, DA7 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 33.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 47.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.9% | 88.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 87.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.7% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silecroft Road was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silecroft Road has the 48th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 235th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-11-01 | £693,524 |
| 9 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-08 | £496,725 |
| 4 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-10-11 | £677,567 |
| 5 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2017-12-14 | £555,169 |
| 5 Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-07-18 | £522,491 |
DA7 5BL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovis Bakeries Canteen | Belmont Road, Erith | 517 yd | |
| Long Lane Cafe | 142 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 546 yd | |
| Rahmans Kitchen | 153 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 586 yd | |
| Jalsha 2 | 300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 613 yd | |
| OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath | 294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yacht | The Yacht Public House, Long Lane | 586 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 667 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 672 yd | |
| The Bird And Barrell | 100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 717 yd | |
| The Red Barn | Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Fish & Chips | 154 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 571 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 143 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 586 yd | |
| Ho Wan | 165 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 586 yd | |
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 589 yd | |
| Saprano's | 304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 586 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 235.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.