Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 6PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	53.6%	-0.7%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	45.7%	46.4%	0.7%	49.0%	-2.6%

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 6PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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	30.2%	31.1%	0.9%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	54.5%	-0.6%	44.2%	10.3%
Separated	1.9%	3%	1.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	4.9%	3.8%	-1.1%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	7.9%	7.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	1.5%

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 (87.2%) 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	47.3%	54.1%	6.8%	48.4%	5.7%
Good health	35.4%	33.1%	-2.3%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	13.4%	9.5%	-3.9%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	21.5%	13.2%	-8.3%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	13.6%	-1.1%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	16.2%	-3.0%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	5.7%	-0.7%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	20.4%	8.3%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	24.5%	3.4%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	4.9%	6.4%	1.5%	2.8%	3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.5%	4.2%	2.7%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	4.9%	2.1%	-2.8%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	90.9%	85%	-5.9%	81.4%	3.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	94.2%	92%	-2.2%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	3%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	92%	-1.9%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.5%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Sikh	4.7%	0.9%	3.8%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Merewood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merewood Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merewood Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 76th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA7 6PH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (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 Merewood Road are based on 120 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 Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA7 6PH

Average Price
£577,518

Semi-Detached
£577,518

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merewood Road

Average Price
£536,309

Semi-Detached
£536,085

Terraced
£515,458

Detached
£539,742

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merewood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
97 Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2022-02-14	£656,048
95 Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2013-03-01	£491,903
97 Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2010-09-20	£498,330
97 Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	1997-01-24	£366,792

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA7 6PH

Employment

DA7 6PH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Financial and insurance activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	4,721 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	470 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	490 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP	3out of 4	640 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS	3out of 4	953 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ	3out of 4	1,097 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN	2out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,554 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,752 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	1,846 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	2out of 4	1,865 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	4,943 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	4,356 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	801 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,320 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	1,529 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	2,358 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	2,996 yd	Free schools special	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
The Hatch Bubble Tea	2 Station Approach, Barnehurst	565 yd
Barnehurst Kebab House	96 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	654 yd
Jalsha 2	300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	696 yd
OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath	294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	696 yd
Onamika Restaurant	294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	696 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barnehurst Golf Club	Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East	631 yd
The Red Barn	Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	654 yd
The Bird And Barrell	100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	654 yd
Phoenix Sports Club	Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	950 yd
The Duke Of Northumberland	322 Bexley Road, Erith	958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Daddy's	94 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	654 yd
Chan	91 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	688 yd
Saprano's	304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	696 yd
Oriental Chef	8 Midfield Parade, Mayplace Road East	701 yd
Oceans Takeaway And Restaurant	166 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath	755 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath		696 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	585 yd
Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	golf	637 yd
Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane	grass pitches	774 yd
Woodside School COLYERS LANE	artificial grass pitch	784 yd
Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST	grass pitches	791 yd
Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	902 yd
Endeavor Academy Bexley WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	906 yd
Crayford And Barnehurst Youth Centre Woodside Road		978 yd
Mayplace Primary School WOODSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	1,026 yd
Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	1,069 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%

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