Rectory Close Sidcup, Bexley
1 address across 1 postcode (DA14), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20101195.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Sidcup, about 1.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Sidcup Green, is about 580 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 58 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Sidcup Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Unit 2a, 2b, 2 And 4 Rectory Business Centre, Rectory Lane, permissioned (130 m)
- 16A St Johns Road, Sidcup: up to 15 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Roxby House, 20-22 Station Road, Sidcup: up to 30 homes, permissioned (470 m)
- 7 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, permissioned (490 m)
- Carrington Chislehurst Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (570 m)
- Roxby House, 20-22 Station Road, Sidcup, permissioned (590 m)
- 33 Station Road, Sidcup, permissioned (700 m)
- Queen Marys Hospital, Forgnal Avenue, Sidcup, permissioned (860 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 58 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA14 4QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sidcup 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km |
| Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km | |
| New Eltham 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 20 within 800 m; nearest Church Road (DA14) Sidcup | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 1.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 8.2 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest 108 Main Road Parking | 680 m |
| EV charging points | 53 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 37.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Sidcup Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Sidcup Hill Dental Care | 160 m |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 840 m |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 560 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Waitrose Sidcup Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Sidcup Green 2.2 ha | 580 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Stable Meadow 86 ha | 700 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 520 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 9,920 m² | 610 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Knoll Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 89 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 750 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleeve Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hope Community School Christian | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Kemnal Technology College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Hurstmere School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden DA14 6HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Bagzies DA14 6HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Hoppers Hut DA14 6ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Top Fryers DA14 6ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| The Darjeeling DA14 6ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Cheapsites DA14 6EP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| KFC DA14 6EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| The Sushi Co DA14 6EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Khazana Spice DA14 6EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Pizza Hotland & Grill DA14 6ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Butchers DA14 6ES | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Sidcup News Box DA14 6ES | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Brasileiro DA14 6EZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Feb 2026 |
| St John The Evangelist Sidcup DA14 6BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Sidcup Community Larder DA14 6BX | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cross Road (20); On or near Etfield Grove (13); On or near Glyn Drive (8); On or near St John'S Road (5); On or near Selborne Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA14 4QY: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Selborne Road · Old Forge Way · Craybrooke Road · Cross Road · Glyn Drive · Sidcup Hill · St John's Road · Briary Court · Church Avenue · The Lawns · Church Road · The Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.