Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 5BP 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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.

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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Swanbridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanbridge 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.

Swanbridge 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%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA7 5BP, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (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 Swanbridge Road are based on 69 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 Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 5BP

Average Price
£502,437

Semi-Detached
£467,981

Terraced
£479,299

Detached
£640,928

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swanbridge Road

Average Price
£498,956

Semi-Detached
£474,462

Terraced
£475,759

Detached
£576,769

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swanbridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3A Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-03-28	£431,084
4 Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2024-11-29	£610,241
15 Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£487,500	2024-08-28	£480,543
25 Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-07-15	£398,763
4 Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2022-07-08	£458,254

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 5BP

Employment

DA7 5BP 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	3,459 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS	3out of 4	373 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE	3out of 4	480 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE	3out of 4	769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH	4out of 4	807 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	949 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN	2out of 4	1,419 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,434 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,945 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	2,190 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT	3out of 4	2,219 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,335 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	1,760 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	2,148 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	2,253 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	2,526 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Long Lane Cafe	142 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	482 yd
Rahmans Kitchen	153 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	526 yd
Hovis Bakeries Canteen	Belmont Road, Erith	567 yd
Jalsha 2	300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	608 yd
OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath	294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	608 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Yacht	The Yacht Public House, Long Lane	526 yd
The Bird And Barrell	100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	697 yd
The Red Barn	Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	697 yd
The Duchess Of Kent	143 Brook Street, Erith	730 yd
Erith Rugby Football Club	Sussex Road, Erith	738 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noah's Fish & Chips	154 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	517 yd
Kebab Centre	143 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	526 yd
Ho Wan	165 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	526 yd
Saprano's	304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	608 yd
Belmont Balti House	3 Belmont Road, Erith	644 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative	131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	526 yd
Sainsbury's Local	308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	608 yd
Tesco	204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith	1,082 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	267 yd
Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD	grass pitches	595 yd
Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE	grass pitches	716 yd
Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	823 yd
Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	859 yd
St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD	grass pitches	900 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	251.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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