Ashbourne Avenue is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5NS 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 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5NT, DA7 5LX, DA7 5NR, DA7 5LU, DA7 5LW, DA7 5LP, DA7 5LS, DA7 5NP, DA7 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 27.7% | 29.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 64% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 53.4% | 56% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around DA7 5NS this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 17.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 34% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 75.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 90.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 90.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbourne Avenue was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashbourne Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 150th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 363.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-07-01 | £606,873 |
| 40 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-02-18 | £587,819 |
| 36 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2021-09-24 | £665,196 |
| 26 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-24 | £483,285 |
| 44 Ashbourne Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-01-15 | £497,637 |
DA7 5NS 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Sheldon Road , DA7 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,435 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 | 2,376 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 | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 517 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 682 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 725 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 104B Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 931 yd | |
| Millers Pie And Mash | 8 Albert Road, Belvedere | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 461 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 743 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 855 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 878 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Spice | 12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 517 yd | |
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 719 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 769 yd | |
| Hooked Fish And Grill | 152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 858 yd | |
| Fish Etc | 10A Albert Road, Belvedere | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 722 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 245.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.