Area Information for Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ

Summary Back to Top

Watling Street in Bexleyheath is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bexleyheath ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This page combines information for the address Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DA6 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 DA6 7QJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bexley
Ward Bexleyheath
Constituency Bexleyheath and Crayford * 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 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ:

Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AZ
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QG
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7LE
Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JZ
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DA6 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ 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.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

Housing (19 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 19 property sales in Watling Street 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 7
Semi-Detached 92
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 67
Flat (Converted) 7
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 187
Are these numbers higher than you expected? Click here for explanation.

Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Watling Street, Bexleyheath contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 33% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 38
Owned with Mortgage 42
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 50
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 39
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 185

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 52
Two People 54
Three People 39
Four People 22
Five People 16
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 186

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Watling Street, Bexleyheath consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 124
Other Household 14
Total 190

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 75
Deprived In One Dimension 71
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 185

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 Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 218
Female 247
Total 465

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 31
5-9 20
10-14 33
15-19 29
20-24 31
25-29 37
30-34 32
35-39 40
40-44 28
45-49 19
50-54 37
55-59 45
60-64 22
65-69 20
70-74 10
75-79 12
80-84 6
85+ 13
Total 465

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DA6 7QJ 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 183
Married 129
Separated 10
Divorced 32
Widowed 22
Total 376

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 212
Good 151
Fair 73
Bad 26
Very Bad 5
Total 467

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) 112
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 55
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 53
No GCSEs or Equivalent 75
Other 10
Total 375

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% 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 348
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 19
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 7
Other Asian 3
Black African 44
Black Caribbean 6
Other Black/African/Caribbean 10
Other 7
Total 465

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 348
European Union 37
Rest of Europe 22
Africa 33
Middle East and Asia 21
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 467

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 348
10+ Years 81
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 466

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 DA6 7QJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 48
United Kingdom 344
Republic of Ireland 18
European Union 32
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 10
Central and South America 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 175
Christian 222
Buddhist 5
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 28
Sikh 5
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 21
Total 468

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 128
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 51
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 55
Looking After Home or Family 28
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 18
Total 377

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 26
Professional Occupations 38
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 216

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 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 81
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 49
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 45
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 37
Full-time Student 24
Total 375

Policing and Crime (135) Back to Top

Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ is within the Bexleyheath policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 135 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA6 7QJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 135 crimes committed near Watling Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Bexleyheath
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

Key: Tube Stations Tube Station DLR Stations DLR Station Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to DA6 7QJ. 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 DA6 7QJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest railway station is Barnehurst, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnehurst 0.8 miles
Bexley 1 mile
Bexleyheath 1.1 miles
Crayford 1.1 miles
Albany Park 1.8 miles
Slade Green 1.8 miles
Erith 2.1 miles
Welling 2.4 miles
Belvedere 2.6 miles
Sidcup 2.6 miles
Dartford 2.8 miles
Abbey Wood 2.9 miles
Falconwood 3.3 miles
New Eltham 3.8 miles
Plumstead 3.9 miles
Purfleet 4 miles
Swanley 4.3 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 4.4 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 4.4 miles
Eltham 4.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 4.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is Gravel Hill Primary School, approximately 60 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Gravel Hill Primary School 60 yards
    
Pelham Primary School 680 yards
    
Mayplace Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Upland Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Bursted Wood Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Upton Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Barnehurst Junior School 1 mile
    
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is St Catherine's Catholic School, approximately 200 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Catherine's Catholic School 200 yards
    
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 360 yards
    
Bexleyheath Academy 740 yards
    
Beths Grammar School 0.6 miles
    
Townley Grammar School 0.7 miles
    
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.2 miles
    
Leigh Academy Bexley 1.4 miles
    
Blackfen School for Girls 1.9 miles
    
Welling School 2 miles
    
Bexley Grammar School 2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is The Albion Surgery, approximately 540 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 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is Chapel Road Orthodontics, approximately 670 yards 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 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is Upton Day Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ. The nearest is Boots-Bexleyheath, approximately 650 yards 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

Compare Broadband

Want to find out which broadband package is right for you? StreetCheck now offers a handy broadband comparison tool.

Compare Broadband Now

Broadband in DA6 7QJ

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.

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

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

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%
 

Looking for a broadband package? StreetCheck now offers a handy broadband comparison tool, click the button below to get started.

Compare Broadband