Area Information for Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN

Summary Back to Top

Murchison Avenue in Bexley is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Blendon & Penhill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This page combines information for the address Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DA5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DA5 3LN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bexley
Ward Blendon & Penhill
Constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN:

Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LJ
Thistlefield Close, Bexley, DA5 3GJ
Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AJ
Selborne Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LE
Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LG
Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DA5 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (38 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 38 property sales in Murchison Avenue since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Murchison Avenue, Bexley consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 21
Terraced 90
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 116
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 58% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 37
Owned with Mortgage 66
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rent Free 0
Total 115

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 21
Two People 48
Three People 20
Four People 20
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 117

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Murchison Avenue, Bexley consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 22
Family Household 90
Other Household 5
Total 117

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 116

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 142
Female 155
Total 297

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 17
5-9 14
10-14 17
15-19 17
20-24 14
25-29 21
30-34 21
35-39 25
40-44 20
45-49 17
50-54 26
55-59 28
60-64 12
65-69 13
70-74 15
75-79 13
80-84 3
85+ 2
Total 295

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DA5 3LN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 94
Married 112
Separated 7
Divorced 21
Widowed 9
Total 243

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 167
Good 85
Fair 39
Bad 4
Very Bad 0
Total 295

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 66
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 40
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 24
Other 13
Total 243

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 261
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 12
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 4
Other Asian 4
Black African 3
Total 292

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 263
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 17
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 295

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 263
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 295

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DA5 3LN.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 262
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 10
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 129
Christian 139
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 7
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 12
Total 295

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Blendon & Penhill ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 45% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 111
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 40
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 4
Total 245

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 29
Professional Occupations 28
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 45
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 173

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 58
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 52
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 18
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 12
Total 242

Policing and Crime (29) Back to Top

Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN is within the Blendon and Penhill policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 29 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA5 3LN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 29 crimes committed near Murchison Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Blendon and Penhill
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to DA5 3LN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DA5 3LN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest railway station is Albany Park, approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Albany Park 540 yards
Bexley 0.9 miles
Sidcup 1.1 miles
Bexleyheath 1.6 miles
Welling 2 miles
Barnehurst 2.2 miles
Crayford 2.3 miles
New Eltham 2.5 miles
Falconwood 2.5 miles
St Mary Cray 3.3 miles
Slade Green 3.3 miles
Mottingham 3.3 miles
Eltham 3.4 miles
Abbey Wood 3.5 miles
Erith 3.5 miles
Swanley 3.7 miles
Belvedere 3.7 miles
Chislehurst 3.9 miles
Plumstead 3.9 miles
Elmstead Woods 3.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 4.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is Hurst Primary School, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hurst Primary School 150 yards
    
Old Bexley Church of England School 0.6 miles
    
Royal Park Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
Upton Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Sherwood Park Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Chatsworth Infant School 1 mile
    
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School 1.1 miles
    
Birkbeck Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Burnt Oak Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Crook Log Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is Hurstmere School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hurstmere School 0.6 miles  
Cleeve Park School 0.9 miles
    
Townley Grammar School 0.9 miles
    
Blackfen School for Girls 0.9 miles
    
Rose Bruford College 0.9 miles  
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 0.9 miles
    
Beths Grammar School 1.1 miles
    
Bexley Grammar School 1.4 miles
    
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 1.5 miles
    
Bexleyheath Academy 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is Bexley Medical Group HPS, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is Thanet House Dental Care, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is Upton Day Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Murchison Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3LN. The nearest is S Gothelf & Associates, approximately 1.2 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DA5 3LN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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