Appledore Avenue is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 6QJ is located in the Barnehurst 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 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 6QB, DA7 6QH, DA7 6QD, DA7 6QR, DA7 6QS, DA7 6QL, DA7 6PJ, DA7 6PH, DA7 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 6QJ, 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% |
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 6QJ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appledore Avenue 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.
Appledore Avenue 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-09-11 | £485,010 |
| 55 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2024-01-26 | £401,256 |
| 9 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-10-31 | £448,916 |
| 1 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-04-27 | £428,745 |
| 79 Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-12-03 | £481,911 |
DA7 6QJ 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 942 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 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 5,158 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 | 4,140 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 | 709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 564 yd | |
| Jalsha 2 | 300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 591 yd | |
| OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath | 294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 591 yd | |
| Onamika Restaurant | 294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 591 yd | |
| Barnehurst Kebab House | 96 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird And Barrell | 100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 608 yd | |
| The Red Barn | Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 608 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 735 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 778 yd | |
| Barnehurst Golf Club | Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saprano's | 304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 591 yd | |
| Big Daddy's | 94 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 608 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 610 yd | |
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 627 yd | |
| Chan | 91 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | golf | 861 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.