Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, DA7 5RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 5RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.8%	53.4%	-2.4%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	44.2%	46.6%	2.4%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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 5RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	15.5%	16.2%	0.7%	37.9%	-21.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	61.6%	8.7%	44.2%	17.4%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	22.8%	14.4%	-8.4%	6.1%	8.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	22.1%	33.3%	11.2%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	33.6%	34.2%	0.6%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	29%	25.2%	-3.8%	12.7%	12.5%
Bad health	8.8%	6%	-2.8%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	6.5%	1.3%	-5.2%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around DA7 5RL this area, 43.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.6%	43.1%	-3.5%	18.2%	24.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	8.3%	2.0%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	12%	-2.6%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	7.9%	1.1%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.4%	11.1%	6.7%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	14.4%	3.2%	33.8%	-19.4%
Other	10.2%	3.2%	-7.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	3.1%	1.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	4.1%	0.9%	-3.2%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	91.2%	88%	-3.2%	81.4%	6.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.6%	2.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.8% 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	90.8%	77.8%	-13.0%	83.2%	-5.4%
European Union	2.8%	16.2%	13.4%	6.1%	10.1%
Africa	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	5.5%	4.3%	-1.2%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.4%	77.8%	-11.6%	83.2%	-5.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	16.7%	15.8%	9.8%	6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	2.9%	1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	0.4%	-9.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.4%	76.7%	-0.3%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	6%	1.5%	4.5%
No passport held	12.9%	13.5%	-0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.6%	37.2%	-18.6%
Christian	66.9%	46.2%	20.7%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Abbotts Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotts Walk was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbotts Walk has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA7 5RL, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Abbotts Walk are based on 176 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 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, DA7 5RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 5RL

Average Price
£486,458

Semi-Detached
£482,423

Terraced
£591,377

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbotts Walk

Average Price
£494,307

Semi-Detached
£489,537

Terraced
£511,152

Detached
£623,754

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbotts WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
59 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2026-02-27	£425,000
53 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£463,000	2026-02-23	£463,000
67 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2025-12-01	£430,234
27 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-03-21	£434,629
35 Abbotts Walk, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2024-05-17	£469,494

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 5RL

Employment

DA7 5RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

DA7 5RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DA7 5RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	13
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Construction	7
Manufacturing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Education	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	372 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	1,798 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ	- not rated	5,396 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	346 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	346 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	2out of 4	346 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	3out of 4	346 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB	2out of 4	1,703 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB	- not rated	1,703 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX	- not rated	2,099 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW	- not rated	2,291 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT	3out of 4	2,524 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA	- not rated	2,709 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ	- not rated	4,248 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD	- not rated	5,181 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD	- not rated	5,181 yd	Community school	No	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	3out of 4	2,291 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW	- not rated	2,291 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 School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,031 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	3out of 4	1,950 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB	- not rated	1,950 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA	- not rated	2,176 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA	- not rated	2,176 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bramptons Sandwich Bar	154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	673 yd
New Hing Loong	213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	716 yd
Chestnuts Kiosk	Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road	845 yd
Tea On The Pantiles	6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath	924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Belvedere Sports & Social Club	101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood	812 yd
The Earl Haig	The Pantiles, Bexleyheath	862 yd
The Village Inn	104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere	998 yd
The Victoria	2 Victoria Street, Belvedere	1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spices	48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath	324 yd
Topkapi Kebab & Mezze	295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	540 yd
Salt & Batter	67 Hadlow Road, Welling	783 yd
Hooked Fish And Grill	152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath	905 yd
Shahi Spice	12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath	924 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath		602 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD	tennis courts	148 yd
Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD	grass pitches	361 yd
Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD	grass pitches	714 yd
Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill	grass pitches	869 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA7 5RL