Area Information for Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ

Oakley Drive in Bexley is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This page combines information for the address Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE9 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 SE9 2HQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bexley
Ward Blackfen & Lamorbey
Constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 4 property sales in Oakley Drive, SE9 2HQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 94 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE9 2HQ - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Blackfen and Lamorbey), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ 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.

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 Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ:

Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HJ
Sandwich Mews, Bexley, London, SE9 2DH
Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HH
Milner Walk, Bexley, London, SE9 2HS
Keightley Drive, Greenwich, London, SE9 2HL
Beaverbank Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 2HG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE9 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in Oakley Drive 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

The area containing Oakley Drive, Bexley, London consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 3
Semi-Detached 87
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 97
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Oakley Drive, Bexley, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 82% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 76
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rent Free 0
Total 97

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 35
Three People 18
Four People 10
Five People 8
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 97

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 21
Family Household 75
Other Household 4
Total 100

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 23
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 97

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward however contains significantly more women than average (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 107
Female 150
Total 257

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 11
5-9 18
10-14 32
15-19 28
20-24 11
25-29 6
30-34 24
35-39 18
40-44 9
45-49 11
50-54 19
55-59 21
60-64 12
65-69 8
70-74 7
75-79 11
80-84 5
85+ 3
Total 254

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE9 2HQ 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 84
Married 63
Separated 7
Divorced 15
Widowed 18
Total 187

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.

However, this area of the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (69%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 102
Good 75
Fair 57
Bad 14
Very Bad 8
Total 256

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) 25
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 10
Total 187

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% 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 227
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 1
Pakistani 2
Chinese 2
Other Asian 9
Black African 5
Other 9
Total 256

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 234
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 9
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 256

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 234
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 257

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 SE9 2HQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 40
United Kingdom 203
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 3

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 138
Christian 88
Buddhist 2
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 11
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 12
Total 256

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 36
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 17
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 16
Other 13
Total 187

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 9
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 78

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 15
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 22
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 22
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 19
Total 187

Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ is within the Blackfen and Lamorbey policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 94 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE9 2HQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 94 crimes committed near Oakley Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Blackfen and Lamorbey
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to Bexley. 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 SE9 2HQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest railway station is New Eltham, approximately 810 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
New Eltham 810 yards
Sidcup 1 mile
Mottingham 1.3 miles
Falconwood 1.5 miles
Eltham 1.7 miles
Albany Park 2 miles
Welling 2 miles
Elmstead Woods 2.2 miles
Chislehurst 2.5 miles
Grove Park 2.6 miles
Kidbrooke 2.8 miles
Bexleyheath 2.9 miles
Bexley 2.9 miles
Lee (London) 3 miles
Bickley 3.1 miles
Sundridge Park 3.1 miles
St Mary Cray 3.2 miles
Bromley North 3.4 miles
Petts Wood 3.4 miles
Plumstead 3.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Dulverton Primary School, approximately 230 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Leigh Stationers' Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Holly House Surgery, approximately 550 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 Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Sidcup Dental Surgery, approximately 620 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 Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Eltham Community Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Oakley Drive, Bexley, London, SE9 2HQ. The nearest is Colletts Opticians Ltd, approximately 1.1 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 SE9 2HQ

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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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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