Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 6EG is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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	48.1%	46.2%	-1.9%	51.0%	-4.8%
Male	51.9%	53.8%	1.9%	49.0%	4.8%

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 6EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	30.8%	27.4%	-3.4%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	60.7%	4.0%	44.2%	16.5%
Separated	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	6.2%	4.2%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.9%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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	48.1%	47.6%	-0.5%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	35.9%	37.9%	2.0%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	11%	10.5%	-0.5%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	19.4%	14.8%	-4.6%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	11.3%	-5.7%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	13.4%	-6.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4.6%	-0.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	20.4%	6.9%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	31.3%	10.2%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	4.5%	4.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	2%	2.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93%	84.4%	-8.6%	81.4%	3.0%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	90.8%	-3.7%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	90.6%	-2.7%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0%	7%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	1.1%	-4.4%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Oakwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Drive was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakwood Drive has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 209th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

🔎 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 6EG, 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 Oakwood Drive are based on 38 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 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 6EG

Average Price
£640,220

Semi-Detached
£637,577

Terraced
£620,793

Detached
£741,704

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakwood Drive

Average Price
£622,977

Semi-Detached
£620,237

Terraced
£605,838

Detached
£637,313

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£535,000	2021-08-06	£576,750
31 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£515,000	2021-03-18	£574,400
40 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2018-06-14	£727,926
30 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2018-02-12	£448,429
25 Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2017-03-31	£562,937

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 6EG

Employment

DA7 6EG 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	117
Retired	64
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	5
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Construction	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Transport and storage	13
Information and communication	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	4

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	5,134 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	334 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	814 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	867 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW	3out of 4	1,090 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	671 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	946 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,273 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	2out of 4	1,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE	4out of 4	1,690 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	4,336 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	5,078 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	539 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	843 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	1,685 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	3,005 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB	4out of 4	3,022 yd	Academy special converter	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
Beano's Cafe	164 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	278 yd
Seasoned Venues At Bexleyheath Bus Station	Erith Road, Bexleyheath	864 yd
The Cafe At Civic Offices	2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath	867 yd
Twin Palace	6-8 Broadway, Bexleyheath	936 yd
The Hatch Bubble Tea	2 Station Approach, Barnehurst	945 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barnehurst Golf Club	Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East	478 yd
Phoenix Sports Club	Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	493 yd
VCD Athletic Club	Old Road, Crayford	589 yd
The Lord Hill	The Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street	807 yd
One Bell	170 Old Road, Crayford	898 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oceans Takeaway And Restaurant	166 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	278 yd
Oriental Chef	8 Midfield Parade, Mayplace Road East	382 yd
Thai N Chinese	65 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	497 yd
The Jerk Den	Lord Hill Public House, 40 Watling Street	807 yd
Morleys Bexleyheath	122 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mayplace Primary School WOODSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	194 yd
Crayford And Barnehurst Youth Centre Woodside Road		222 yd
Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	341 yd
Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	grass pitches	440 yd
Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	golf	474 yd
Vcd Athletic Club OLD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	565 yd
St Catherine'S Catholic School WATLING STREET	grass pitches	723 yd
Gravel Hill Primary School WATLING STREET	grass pitches	885 yd
Crayford Arrows Sports Club PERRY STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	925 yd
St Columba'S Catholic Boys School HALCOT AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	977 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.5 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	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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