Area Information for Erith, DA8 3HA

This postcode in Erith is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Barnehurst ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This page combines information for the address Erith, DA8 3HA, 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 2002. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bexley
Ward Barnehurst
Constituency Bexleyheath and Crayford * 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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

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

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 51 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA8 3HA.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Erith, DA8 3HA 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 Erith, DA8 3HA:

Erith Road, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3LT
Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EZ
Erith Road, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NJ
Barnehurst Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NE
Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NQ
Alberta Road, Erith, DA8 3NA

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

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 9
Semi-Detached 34
Terraced 60
Flat (Purpose-Built) 30
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 142
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 33
Owned with Mortgage 42
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 12
Rented: Other Social 18
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 142

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 37
Two People 56
Three People 25
Four People 8
Five People 10
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 94
Other Household 9
Total 141

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 50
Deprived In One Dimension 65
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 143

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 164
Female 174
Total 338

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 24
5-9 21
10-14 29
15-19 25
20-24 12
25-29 18
30-34 26
35-39 24
40-44 16
45-49 28
50-54 30
55-59 19
60-64 23
65-69 10
70-74 13
75-79 10
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 335

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DA8 3HA 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 107
Married 104
Separated 5
Divorced 29
Widowed 13
Total 258

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 143
Good 133
Fair 47
Bad 13
Very Bad 3
Total 339

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) 77
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 36
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 7
Total 259

Ethnic Group Embed This

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 66% 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 223
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 17
Bangladeshi 11
Chinese 7
Other Asian 17
Black African 40
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 2
Other 7
Total 339

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 253
European Union 18
Africa 30
Middle East and Asia 38
Total 339

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 253
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 22
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 340

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 3HA.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 254
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 1

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 107
Christian 168
Buddhist 4
Hindu 18
Jewish 1
Muslim 16
Sikh 8
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 17
Total 340

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 96
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 14
Total 258

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 14
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 152

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 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 42
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 29
Full-time Student 18
Total 260

Erith, DA8 3HA is within the Barnehurst policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 51 crimes were reported within half a mile of DA8 3HA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 51 crimes committed near DA8 3HA
Neighbourhood Team Address Barnehurst
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 DA8 3HA. 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 3HA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest railway station is Barnehurst, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnehurst 770 yards
Erith 0.9 miles
Bexleyheath 1.3 miles
Slade Green 1.3 miles
Belvedere 1.5 miles
Crayford 1.8 miles
Bexley 2.2 miles
Abbey Wood 2.2 miles
Welling 2.6 miles
Albany Park 2.9 miles
Dartford 3 miles
Purfleet 3.3 miles
Rainham (Essex) 3.4 miles
Plumstead 3.5 miles
Sidcup 3.5 miles
Falconwood 3.6 miles
Barking Riverside 3.9 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.9 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 4.1 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 4.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest Overground station is Barking Riverside, approximately 3.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest is Barnehurst Junior School, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Barnehurst Junior School 250 yards November 2023
    
Barnehurst Infant School 260 yards November 2023
    
Northumberland Heath Primary School 450 yards March 2020
    
Bursted Wood Primary School 730 yards November 2016
    
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 810 yards June 2024
    
Fairford Academy Barnehurst 0.5 miles November 2017
    
Belmont Academy 0.6 miles March 2018
    
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 0.7 miles April 2015
    
Lime Wood Primary School 0.8 miles  
Peareswood Primary School 0.9 miles May 2019
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest is Leigh Academy Bexley, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Leigh Academy Bexley 570 yards May 2022
    
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere 1 mile February 2016
    
Bexleyheath Academy 1.1 miles July 2021
    
St Catherine's Catholic School 1.2 miles June 2022
    
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 1.3 miles September 2014
    
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.5 miles November 2022
    
Townley Grammar School 1.7 miles February 2023
    
Beths Grammar School 1.7 miles May 2022
    
Welling School 2 miles October 2023
    
Harris Garrard Academy (All Through) 2.1 miles November 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest is Riverside Surgery - Mill Road Branch, approximately 250 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, DA8 3HA. The nearest is North Heath Dental Practice, approximately 480 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 Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest is Erith and District Hospital, approximately 860 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Erith, DA8 3HA. The nearest is L Dollay, approximately 320 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.