Spring Vale is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 6AR is located in the Bexleyheath 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 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 6AG, DA7 6AE, DA7 6DJ, DA7 6DX, DA7 6AP, DA7 6EB, DA7 6DY, DA7 6AB, DA7 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 29.2% | 30.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 55.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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 | 20.2% | 15% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 8% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 19% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 28.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 93.4% | 87% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.9% | 87% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Vale was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Vale has the 35th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-30 | £419,138 |
| 19 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2021-06-28 | £505,619 |
| 10 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,200 | 2021-02-19 | £469,273 |
| 13 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-01-08 | £496,289 |
| 1 Spring Vale, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-02 | £423,661 |
DA7 6AR 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe At Civic Offices | 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath | 370 yd | |
| Seasoned Venues At Bexleyheath Bus Station | Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 385 yd | |
| Twin Palace | 6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 427 yd | |
| Beano's Cafe | 164 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath | 491 yd | |
| Chinagaga | 58 Mayplace Road West, Bexleyheath | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Hill | The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 367 yd | |
| Jolly Millers | The Jolly Miller Public House, 111 Mayplace Road West | 378 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Prince Albert Public House, 2 Broadway | 427 yd | |
| Travellers Home Public House | Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 703 yd | |
| The Furze Wren | 1 Mayplace Road West, Bexleyheath | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai N Chinese | 65 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath | 282 yd | |
| Morleys Bexleyheath | 122 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 356 yd | |
| Fortune Star | 132 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 356 yd | |
| Bexley Pizza Peri Peri | 126 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 356 yd | |
| The Jerk Den | Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Bexleyheath | Lidl, 20 Broadway | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 702 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 55 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 845 yd | |
| Iceland | 114-116 Broadway, Bexleyheath | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Pelham Primary School PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Mayplace Primary School WOODSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Crayford And Barnehurst Youth Centre Woodside Road | 784 yd | |
| Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Bexleyheath Academy WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 298.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.