King Harolds Way is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5QU 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 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, DA7 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5QY, DA7 5LN, DA7 5NB, DA7 5RH, DA7 5RD, DA7 5LW, DA17 5PE, DA7 5NS, DA7 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 5QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 23.7% | 26.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 61.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87%) 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 | 48.4% | 47.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 39.5% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 82.3% | 73.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 90.1% | 86.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 86.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Harolds Way was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Harolds Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 208th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 243.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-03-21 | £532,154 |
| 31 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2023-11-22 | £520,569 |
| 17A King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-11-24 | £575,088 |
| 33 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-11-08 | £537,814 |
| 3 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-03-18 | £443,475 |
DA7 5QU 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 | 214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,731 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 | 5,314 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 | 2,212 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 | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,377 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 | 729 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 748 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 793 yd | |
| Millers Pie And Mash | 8 Albert Road, Belvedere | 920 yd | |
| Xings | 19 Woolwich Road, Belvedere | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 674 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 708 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 763 yd | |
| The Victoria | 2 Victoria Street, Belvedere | 827 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 574 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 729 yd | |
| Shahi Spice | 12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 729 yd | |
| Fish Etc | 10A Albert Road, Belvedere | 906 yd | |
| China Garden | 36 Albert Road, Belvedere | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.