Hornbeam Lane is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 6HH is located in the Barnehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 6HQ, DA7 6HG, DA7 6HD, DA7 6PF, DA7 6PG, DA7 6HB, DA7 6HW, DA7 6JE, DA7 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA7 6HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.6% | 29.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 48.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 37.4% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 41.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 25.1% | 24.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 26% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 81.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 92% | 82.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 82.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.2% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornbeam Lane was 178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.5% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornbeam Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 63rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-01-27 | £392,577 |
| 6 Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-08-23 | £384,434 |
| 9 Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-12-20 | £375,484 |
| 3 Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-08-06 | £388,094 |
| 6 Hornbeam Lane, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-06-18 | £401,419 |
DA7 6HH 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 6HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 4,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatch Bubble Tea | 2 Station Approach, Barnehurst | 61 yd | |
| Barnehurst Kebab House | 96 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 98 yd | |
| Jalsha 2 | 300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 242 yd | |
| OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath | 294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 242 yd | |
| Onamika Restaurant | 294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Barn | Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 98 yd | |
| The Bird And Barrell | 100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 98 yd | |
| Travellers Home Public House | Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 663 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 843 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Daddy's | 94 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 98 yd | |
| Chan | 91 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 125 yd | |
| Saprano's | 304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 242 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 8 Midfield Parade, Mayplace Road East | 625 yd | |
| Thai N Chinese | 65 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 242 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 1,044 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | golf | 961 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Pelham Primary School PELHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.