Hurstwood Avenue is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 6SQ 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 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 6SE, DA7 6SD, DA7 6SU, DA8 3AD, DA8 3AA, DA8 3AB, DA8 3AE, DA7 6SN, DA8 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 6SQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 54.5% | 58.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 41.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA7 6SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 33% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 11.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 50.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 30.4% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 22.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 14.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 18% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.2% | 63.7% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88% | 82.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 82.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 12% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurstwood Avenue was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurstwood Avenue has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 341st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-02-07 | £325,976 |
| 38 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-19 | £385,956 |
| 24 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-12-08 | £353,367 |
| 5 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £428,500 | 2022-06-21 | £426,296 |
| 38 Hurstwood Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2021-06-18 | £362,118 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA7 6SQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 1,363 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,637 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 | 4,758 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 | 569 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 428 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 514 yd | |
| Barnehurst Golf Club | Barnehurst Golf Course, Mayplace Road East | 967 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 971 yd | |
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 312 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 312 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 428 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 5 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 428 yd | |
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Barnehurst Golf Course MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | golf | 970 yd |
| Phoenix Sports Club MAYPLACE ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.