The Drive
17 The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER
Overall CQC rating
Last inspected 24 October 2017
Report published 30 Nov 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
47.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Sidcup Medical Centre
0.3 mi
12 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Aspire Pharmacy
0.3 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
16 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bexley (2025–26)
£1,016
per week, residential
£1,088
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
14.1% of people in Bexley are aged 65 or over
36.9
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
The Drive Care Homes Limited
3
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.