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About

Sidcup ward is a residential area in the London Borough of Bexley. It is centred around the High Street, which provides local shopping and services. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, primarily interwar and post-war semidetached and detached homes. There are several parks and green spaces, including Sidcup Place with its historic grounds. The ward benefits from strong transport links via the Sidcup railway station, offering services into central London.

A notable local feature is the Queen Mary's Hospital site, which includes extensive historical buildings and modern healthcare facilities. The area is served by multiple schools, contributing to its family-oriented nature. Open land such as the playing fields at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School provides recreational space. The overall environment is suburban, with a focus on community amenities and practical connectivity to wider London.

Area overview

On average Sidcup has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sidcup is £74,013 per year. There are 9 schools in Sidcup: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Sidcup is home to around 15,421 people, with a population density of about 3,864.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Sidcup Population
15,421
Population density
3,864.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.52(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.68(-4%)
Shoplifting
15.5(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.67(+103%)
Vehicle crime
10.83(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,578
75.08%
Other White
844
5.47%
African
565
3.66%
Indian
477
3.09%
Other
234
1.52%
Total population: 15,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,193
33%
Level 3 (A level)
2,321
18.27%
No qualifications
2,220
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,758
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,232
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 12,706

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,170
33.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,953
29.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,133
17.33%
Other social rented
892
13.64%
Shared ownership
147
2.25%
Total households: 6,538

Property prices in Sidcup

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 in Sidcup area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sidcup in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sidcup over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£762,500
Flats85£262,500
Semi-Detached59£592,500
Terraced36£447,500

10 years median price trend in Sidcup

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sidcup.

All postcodes in Sidcup

DA146LY

Sidcup By Pass

DA146TS

Chislehurst Road

DA157DH

Central Parade

DA144DF

Clarence Crescent

DA144LP

Rosewood Close

DA144PZ

Diana Close

DA144RW

Maylands Drive

DA145AQ

Sidcup

DA144EQ

Highview Road

DA144LD

Walton Road

DA144LN

Walton Road

DA144PT

Riverside Road

DA144QU

Knoll Road

DA144RS

Cleve Road

DA146JU

Sidcup Hill

DA157DB

Station Parade

DA157DR

Station Road

DA144AG

Hatherley Road

DA144DT

Hatherley Road

DA144FA

Cross Road

DA144HN

Alma Road

DA144RJ

Harefield Road

DA146JX

Sidcup

DA144EJ

Lansdown Road

DA144RN

Maylands Drive

DA145BY

Cray Road

DA145DF

Cray Road

DA145HL

Foots Cray High Street

DA146EH

Sidcup High Street

DA144HR

Tarling Close

DA144JT

Birchwood Avenue

DA144JZ

Birchwood Avenue

DA144PU

Riverside Road

DA157DY

Station Road

DA144DE

Birkbeck Road

DA144NX

Goodwin Drive

DA144PX

Riverside Road

DA144RU

Ladbrooke Crescent

DA145PB

Pollard Walk

DA145TA

Sidcup

DA146BQ

Chislehurst Road

DA146LP

Durham Road

DA157DZ

Station Road

DA157JR

Victoria Road

DA144BW

Granville Road

DA144DD

Birkbeck Road

DA144EU

Highview Road

DA144JG

Bexley Lane

DA144LQ

Farwell Road

DA144RQ

Royal Road

DA145HZ

Progressive Close

DA146ER

Invicta Parade

DA157DS

Station Road

DA144ES

Charles Close

DA144JU

Birchwood Avenue

DA146SG

Mallard Walk

DA157DD

Station Road

DA145FH

Sidcup

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.