Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 6AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51.1%	1.1%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50%	48.9%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.9%	39.4%	6.5%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	48.1%	43.4%	-4.7%	44.2%	-0.8%
Separated	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	11%	12.7%	1.7%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	6.2%	2.3%	-3.9%	6.1%	-3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.6%	47%	-2.6%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	33.1%	29.3%	-3.8%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	14.3%	15.4%	1.1%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	1.9%	6.8%	4.9%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.8%	16.7%	-7.1%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	14%	-5.5%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	15.8%	-3.7%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	4.1%	-2.6%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	14%	5.9%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	29%	11.9%	33.8%	-4.8%
Other	5.2%	6.3%	1.1%	2.8%	3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	2.3%	2.7%	0.4%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	4.1%	9.1%	5.0%	2.5%	6.6%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	88.7%	75.8%	-12.9%	81.4%	-5.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.1% 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	91%	87.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	3.9%
European Union	1.1%	2.7%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	86.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	3.3%
10+ Years	0%	9.4%	9.4%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	3.4%	2.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	0%	-7.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Ireland	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Buddhist	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Braeside Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braeside Crescent was 128.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.4% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Braeside Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 122nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA7 6AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 2/10 (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 Braeside Crescent are based on 17 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 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 6AU

Average Price
£398,879

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£436,436

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£375,092

Other
£122,205

Estimated Average Property Prices for Braeside Crescent

Average Price
£384,138

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£425,239

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£292,413

Other
£125,000

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Braeside CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-03-07	£125,000
11 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-06-28	£396,932
19 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-03-13	£457,005
9 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2019-01-17	£387,209
12 Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2018-10-12	£421,432

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 6AU

Employment

DA7 6AU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	50
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	21
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	5,299 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ	3out of 4	426 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	576 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	811 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL	3out of 4	1,052 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW	3out of 4	1,105 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	389 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	622 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,209 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE	4out of 4	1,353 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	2out of 4	1,626 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	4,166 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1out of 4	5,350 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	481 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	778 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	2,038 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	2,996 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	3,269 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beano's Cafe	164 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	585 yd
The Cafe At Civic Offices	2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath	732 yd
Twin Palace	6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath	800 yd
Riverside Cafe	Hall Place, Bourne Road	865 yd
Seasoned Venues At Bexleyheath Bus Station	Erith Road, Bexleyheath	957 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
VCD Athletic Club	Old Road, Crayford	544 yd
The Lord Hill	The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street	641 yd
Phoenix Sports Club	Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	696 yd
The Prince Albert	Prince Albert Public House, 2 Broadway	800 yd
Barnehurst Golf Club	Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East	802 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oceans Takeaway And Restaurant	166 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	585 yd
The Jerk Den	Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street	641 yd
Thai N Chinese	65 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	677 yd
Oriental Chef	8 Midfield Parade, Mayplace Road East	680 yd
Nando's	Unit 30, Bourne Industrial Park	813 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Bexleyheath	Lidl, 20 Broadway		1,010 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mayplace Primary School WOODSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	358 yd
Crayford And Barnehurst Youth Centre Woodside Road		428 yd
St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET	grass pitches	492 yd
Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	564 yd
Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	577 yd
St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	682 yd
Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET	grass pitches	687 yd
Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	grass pitches	717 yd
Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	golf	797 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Bexleyheath) BROADWAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	836 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	49.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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