Whitfield Road is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5LR is located in the West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitfield Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5LZ, DA7 5LS, DA7 5LY, DA7 5LP, DA7 5LU, DA7 5QF, DA7 5NA, DA7 5LX, DA7 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA7 5LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 28.7% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 55.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 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 (91.1%) 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 | 57.1% | 56.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 34.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 17.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 28.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.8% | 78.5% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 94.7% | 87% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 86.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitfield Road was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Whitfield Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 126th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 Whitfield Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-06-06 | £590,387 |
| 6 Whitfield Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2007-08-31 | £602,479 |
| 2 Whitfield Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2003-09-15 | £668,558 |
DA7 5LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,209 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,326 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 | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea On The Pantiles | 6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 433 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 104B Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 706 yd | |
| Millers Pie And Mash | 8 Albert Road, Belvedere | 755 yd | |
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 839 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 399 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 549 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 694 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 732 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Spice | 12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 433 yd | |
| Root Of Spice | 92 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 706 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 104 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 706 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 90 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 706 yd | |
| Fish Etc | 10A Albert Road, Belvedere | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 892 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 977 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.