Hurst Lane is in London and in Bexley district. SE2 0QD is located in the West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurst Lane, London, SE2 0QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0QB, SE2 0QE, SE2 0QA, SE2 0QF, SE2 0AP, SE2 0AN, SE2 0AL, SE2 0PZ, SE2 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE2 0QD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 35.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 46.5% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 33% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 10.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 13.9% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 43.6% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 74.4% | 61.7% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 74.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 74.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.6% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Lane was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hurst Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 21st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Lister House Hurst Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2023-11-14 | £322,576 |
| Flat 3 Lister House Hurst Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-21 | £258,224 |
| Flat 4 Lister House Hurst Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-03-21 | £275,761 |
| Flat 6 Lister House Hurst Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-08-12 | £266,876 |
| Flat 10 Lister House Hurst Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2013-10-24 | £203,176 |
SE2 0QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE2 0QD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 2out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 515 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 996 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 840 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 641 yd | |
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 785 yd | |
| Foodyz21 | 513 Abbey Road, London | 974 yd | |
| WH Smith | Abbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road | 979 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 515 Abbey Road, London | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 935 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 1,082 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.