Madison Crescent is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5SY 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 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5SZ, DA16 1DJ, DA16 1DL, DA16 1DP, DA7 5SU, DA16 1DD, DA16 1DB, DA16 1DH, DA7 5SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA7 5SY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 33.8% | 34.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 54.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 50.3% | 48.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 43.4% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.8% | 16% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 31.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81% | 65.7% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.5% | 80.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 80.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.1% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 12.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madison Crescent was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madison Crescent has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 115th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £553,500 | 2025-07-21 | £555,177 |
| 49 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2024-10-31 | £497,490 |
| 39 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-01-20 | £630,733 |
| 33 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-04-17 | £632,020 |
| 41 Madison Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2019-12-16 | £519,879 |
DA7 5SY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 970 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 608 yd | |
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 682 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 727 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 253 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 385 yd | |
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 497 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 682 yd | |
| Hooked Fish And Grill | 152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 548 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.