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About

Erith East is a residential neighbourhood situated along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and terraced homes, with industrial and logistics facilities located near the riverfront. Local commerce is centred along Bexley Road, providing essential day-to-day services for the community.

The area is defined by its relationship with the Thames, featuring a long stretch of riverwalk. Erith Marshes, a significant area of open grazing land and habitat, lies to the east, offering a contrast to the built environment. The district is served by Erith railway station, providing a direct link into central London.

Area overview

On average Erith East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Erith East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Erith East is home to around 8,176 people, with a population density of about 3,607.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Erith East Population
8,176
Population density
3,607 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.36(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.21(+13%)
Shoplifting
18.71(+85%)
Drugs
11.99(+97%)
Other theft
11.99(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,560
43.54%
African
1,716
20.99%
Other White
638
7.8%
Indian
523
6.4%
Other Black
315
3.85%
Total population: 8,176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,033
33.72%
No qualifications
1,197
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
861
14.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,029

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
809
25.33%
Other social rented
727
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
701
21.95%
Owns outright
512
16.03%
Social rents from council
215
6.73%
Total households: 3,194

Property prices in Erith East

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Erith East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Erith East 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 Erith East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,025,000
Flats18£237,500
Semi-Detached9£425,000
Terraced25£355,000

10 years median price trend in Erith East

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

All postcodes in Erith East

DA81AR

West Street

DA81DA

Hillside

DA81DE

Church Manorway

DA81RB

Cross Street

DA82GQ

Britannia Close

DA176AB

Crabtree Manorway South

DA81TA

Pier Road

DA81RZ

Compton Place

DA81AH

Maximfeldt Road

DA81LW

Chandlers Drive

DA81SL

Wharfside Close

DA81BT

Valley Road

DA83BY

Avenue Road

DA81SF

Chichester Wharf

DA81SB

Saltford Close

DA83DE

Park Crescent

DA81AF

West Street

DA81GP

Erith

DA83BZ

Avenue Road

DA81AW

West Street

DA81FF

Medley Lane

DA83AP

Christchurch Avenue

DA81AJ

Winifred Road

DA81FB

Queen Street

DA81NY

Sandcliff Road

DA81FE

Erith High Street

DA81RG

Wharfside Close

DA81SP

Erith

DA81PL

Friday Road

DA81TY

Stonewood Road

DA83DZ

Park Crescent

DA83SH

Bexley Road

DA176BS

Fishers Way

DA81DD

Corinthian Manorway

DA81NB

Sandcliff Road

DA81PF

Hamlet International Industrial Estate

DA81QR

Wharfside Close

DA81BP

Glendale Road

DA81RU

Cornelia Place

DA81TB

Pier Road

DA81SN

James Watt Way

DA81BE

Chichester Wharf

DA81LL

Chandlers Drive

DA81NR

Sycamore Mews

DA81PJ

Crusoe Road

DA83AN

Victoria Road

DA81BU

Park Gardens

DA81SD

Chichester Wharf

Data Sources

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