On average Erith has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Erith is £70,256 per year. The median sale price in Erith is £290,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,500 and £397,500. There are 3 schools in Erith: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Erith is home to around 13,102 people, with a population density of about 5,437.4 per km².
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,210,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £565,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £400,000 | £431 |
| Terraced | 26 | £397,500 | £403 |
| Flats | 51 | £240,000 | £350 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,000 | £225,000 | £338,495 | £314,000 |
| 2017 | £405,750 | £233,000 | £333,995 | £281,000 |
| 2018 | £531,000 | £222,000 | £380,000 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £168,500 | £362,000 | £305,000 |
| 2020 | £507,500 | £225,000 | £360,000 | £455,000 |
| 2021 | £470,000 | £235,000 | £396,500 | £367,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £225,000 | £425,000 | £387,500 |
| 2023 | £477,500 | £232,500 | £440,000 | £384,750 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £245,000 | £440,000 | £396,000 |
| 2025 | £647,500 | £230,000 | £425,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | £221,500 | £400,000 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £373 | £348 | £331 | £342 |
| 2017 | £344 | £342 | £353 | £357 |
| 2018 | £370 | £333 | £368 | £350 |
| 2019 | £336 | £280 | £385 | £329 |
| 2020 | £367 | £344 | £376 | £352 |
| 2021 | £394 | £360 | £423 | £364 |
| 2022 | £410 | £353 | £416 | £417 |
| 2023 | £471 | £362 | £448 | £381 |
| 2024 | £444 | £346 | £455 | £413 |
| 2025 | £450 | £340 | £497 | £405 |
| 2026 | £398 | £344 | £417 | £376 |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Erith ward.
Chris Ball
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicola Taylor
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
DA81BN
Pembroke Road
DA81PN
Lowry Close
DA83AN
Victoria Road
DA81AW
West Street
DA83DB
Hind Crescent
DA83FJ
Larner Road
DA81FH
Loampit Road
DA176HH
Rutland Gate
DA176HX
Tower Road
DA81TY
Stonewood Road
DA81SF
Chichester Wharf
DA83SP
Bexley Road
DA176HT
Erith Road
DA81RA
Stonewood Road
DA83SW
Bexley Road
DA81TU
Cricketers Close
DA83EA
Park Crescent
DA176HS
Erith Road
DA81BB
Chichester Wharf
DA81DP
Thwaite Close
DA81RN
Avenue Road
DA83SN
Bexley Road
DA81LN
Chandlers Drive