Area Information for Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL

Summary Back to Top

Erith High Street in Erith is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Erith ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This page combines information for the address Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DA8 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 DA8 1GL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bexley
Ward Erith
Constituency Erith and Thamesmead * 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 Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL:

James Watt Way, Erith, DA8 1FD
James Watt Way, Erith, DA8 1SN
Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SL
Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1BA
Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1RQ
Colbrook Street, Erith, DA8 1RF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DA8 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL 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.

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Housing (23 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 23 property sales in Erith High 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

The area containing Erith High Street, Erith consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 0
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 142
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 5
Total 169
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Erith High Street, Erith contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 53% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 43
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 80
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 169

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 53
Two People 52
Three People 38
Four People 22
Five People 8
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 173

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 51
Family Household 105
Other Household 13
Total 169

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 68
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 38
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 168

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Erith ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). 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 165
Female 226
Total 391

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around DA8 1GL has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 39
5-9 36
10-14 39
15-19 16
20-24 18
25-29 25
30-34 36
35-39 29
40-44 39
45-49 31
50-54 24
55-59 23
60-64 12
65-69 6
70-74 6
75-79 3
80-84 2
85+ 4
Total 388

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DA8 1GL 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 129
Married 94
Separated 13
Divorced 34
Widowed 4
Total 274

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 204
Good 120
Fair 47
Bad 16
Very Bad 3
Total 390

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) 98
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 35
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 13
Total 271

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Erith High Street, Erith can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 48% so.

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 187
Mixed Ethnicity 34
Indian 8
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 14
Other Asian 8
Black African 89
Black Caribbean 18
Other Black/African/Caribbean 16
Other 8
Total 391

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 267
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 57
Middle East and Asia 23
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 393

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 267
10+ Years 103
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 391

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 DA8 1GL.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 276
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 22
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 2
British Overseas Territories 0

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 142
Christian 201
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 25
Sikh 5
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 17
Total 394

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 110
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 21
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 25
Other 19
Total 274

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 16
Professional Occupations 33
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 161

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 52
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 39
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 9
Total 272

Policing and Crime (110) Back to Top

Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL is within the Erith policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 110 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA8 1GL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 110 crimes committed near Erith High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Erith
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

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Below are the details of the closest services to DA8 1GL. 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 DA8 1GL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest railway station is Erith, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Erith 620 yards
Slade Green 0.9 miles
Barnehurst 1.3 miles
Belvedere 1.6 miles
Crayford 2.1 miles
Bexleyheath 2.3 miles
Purfleet 2.4 miles
Rainham (Essex) 2.7 miles
Dartford 2.7 miles
Abbey Wood 2.8 miles
Bexley 3 miles
Welling 3.6 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.6 miles
Albany Park 3.8 miles
Barking Riverside 4 miles
Stone Crossing 4 miles
Plumstead 4.3 miles
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 4.6 miles
Sidcup 4.6 miles
Greenhithe for Bluewater 4.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest Overground station is Barking Riverside, approximately 4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 700 yards
    
Peareswood Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary 0.6 miles
    
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Lime Wood Primary School 0.8 miles  
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Fairford Academy Barnehurst 0.8 miles
    
Barnehurst Infant School 1.1 miles
    
Barnehurst Junior School 1.1 miles
    
Northumberland Heath Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is Leigh Academy Bexley, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Leigh Academy Bexley 0.8 miles
    
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere 1 mile
    
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.7 miles
    
St Catherine's Catholic School 2 miles
    
Bexleyheath Academy 2.1 miles
    
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 2.2 miles
    
The Leigh UTC 2.2 miles
    
Harris Garrard Academy (All Through) 2.4 miles
    
Harris Academy Riverside 2.5 miles
    
Dartford Grammar School 2.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is Bexley Medical Group EHC, approximately 90 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 Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is Mayor and Tokareva, approximately 0.9 miles 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 Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is Erith and District Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL. The nearest is M M Beg Opticians, approximately 130 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.


 

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Broadband in DA8 1GL

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. 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? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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%
 

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