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About

Erith West is a residential area located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated along the southern banks of the River Thames. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and modern developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Erith railway station providing links to central London and nearby towns. The Thames Path runs through the area, offering scenic walks along the river.

Local amenities include Erith Town Centre, which has shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The area is home to several parks, such as Erith Recreation Ground and the nearby Lesnes Abbey Woods, providing green spaces for outdoor activities. Schools and community centres serve the neighbourhood, catering to families and residents. Industrial zones near the riverfront contribute to the local economy, balancing the residential character of Erith West.

Area overview

On average Erith West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Erith West is £49,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Erith West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Erith West Population
7,212
Population density
4,969.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,807
52.77%
African
1,088
15.08%
Indian
529
7.33%
Other White
511
7.08%
Other Asian
181
2.51%
Total population: 7,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,015
36.11%
Owns outright
819
29.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
14.94%
Other social rented
327
11.63%
Shared ownership
83
2.95%
Total households: 2,811

Property prices in Erith West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Erith West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Erith West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£515,000
Flats36£234,500
Semi-Detached16£450,000
Terraced15£400,000

10 years median price trend in Erith West

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

All postcodes in Erith West

DA81FH

Ballast Road

DA81PP

Alford Road

DA83EB

Park Crescent

DA83EF

Park Crescent

DA83SJ

Meyer Road

DA175QL

Erith West

DA176EP

Regent Square

DA176HD

Vanessa Close

DA81PT

Athol Road

DA83SL

Arran Close

DA175EA

Berkhampstead Road

DA175QP

Erith West

DA81QF

Riverdale Road

DA176JD

Erith Road

DA83DG

Lesney Park Road

DA176EY

Erith Road

DA176JB

Upper Park Road

DA176JG

Erith Road

DA176EU

Calvert Close

DA176LE

Erith Road

DA176NH

Brook Street

DA81QU

Hawthorn Place

DA81QJ

De Luci Road

DA176FL

Morris Drive

DA176HW

Holmhurst Road

DA81DR

Carlton Road

DA81DX

Carlton Road

DA176HH

Brook Street

DA81EQ

Silver Spring Close

DA81ET

Kempton Close

DA83DJ

Grovebury Close

DA176HE

Erith Road

DA81QE

Brook Street

DA83ED

Park Crescent

DA83EP

Park Crescent

DA81DP

Carlton Road

DA81EU

Adit Road

DA81FL

Carlton Road

DA81FU

Erith West

DA81FY

Erith West

DA81DW

Carlton Road

DA83SN

Erith West

DA175EB

Prospect Close

DA175BW

Kentish Road

DA176JF

Elmbourne Drive

DA81DU

Carlton Road

DA83DT

Lesney Park

DA81BY

Pembroke Road

DA81GN

Erith West

DA81PY

Riverdale Road

DA83DB

Hind Crescent

DA176HS

Erith Road

DA176HT

Erith Road

DA176HY

Heathdene Drive

DA176NJ

Brook Street

DA81QB

Holly Hill Road

DA83EA

Park Crescent

DA176EW

Upper Park Road

DA176HB

Erith Road

DA176HG

Brook Street

DA176HL

Holly Hill Road

DA176HP

Erith Road

DA81PZ

Brook Street

DA81QD

Holly Hill Road

DA81FR

Ballast Road

DA81FT

Loampit Road

DA81GE

Erith West

DA81QX

Fraser Road

DA83ER

Randall Close

DA176NL

Salmon Road

DA81DN

Carlton Road

DA81PA

Sandcliff Road

DA176DR

Gideon Close

DA176ES

Fremantle Road

DA81PX

Riverdale Road

DA83ES

Debrabant Close

DA83SW

Erith West

DA175QW

Mossdown Close

DA176HN

Holmhurst Road

DA176HQ

Holly Hill Road

DA81EG

Brook Street

DA81FN

Ballast Road

DA81QN

Stiles Close

DA81DB

Pembroke Road

DA81DT

Carlton Road

DA83DL

Lesney Park Road

DA83DU

Lesney Park

DA176HA

Eardley Road

DA81FP

Ballast Road

DA81QS

Fraser Road

DA176ET

Upper Park Road

DA176FA

Egerton Close

DA176HR

Erith Road

DA81FJ

Sandy Road

DA81GF

Erith West

DA176HX

Tower Road

DA81PU

Riverdale Road

DA81QA

Filston Road

DA83DY

Park Crescent

DA175QR

Erith West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.