Long Lane is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5JN 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 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 5JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5JJ, DA7 5JH, DA7 5JQ, DA7 5LF, DA7 5LE, DA7 5JT, DA7 5JR, DA7 5JS, DA7 5JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 5JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 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 5JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 23.5% | 28% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 59.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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% | 13.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 21.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.4% | 76% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87.4% | 84.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 85.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.6% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crook Log average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-11-23 | £605,102 |
| 384 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-08-06 | £573,504 |
| 402 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2017-09-22 | £795,468 |
| 398 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-01-30 | £640,098 |
| 412 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2014-10-01 | £634,122 |
DA7 5JN 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 905 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1out of 4 | 2,755 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 | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 175 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 219 yd | |
| Tea On The Pantiles | 6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 768 yd | |
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 875 yd | |
| Sweet Spa Party | 44 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 367 yd | |
| Hooked Fish And Grill | 152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 392 yd | |
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 592 yd | |
| Shahi Spice | 12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 768 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 235 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 857 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic Primary School SHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 971 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.