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About

Erith ward sits in the northwest of the Bexley borough, directly bordering the River Thames. The area is historically industrial, with the large Erith Oil Works being a significant local employer. The Erith Quarry, now a designated nature reserve, is a notable geological feature within the ward. The town centre offers practical retail options and services for residents, functioning as a local hub.

The residential areas consist primarily of Victorian terraces and more modern housing developments. Erith Park, a major regeneration project, has introduced new homes and community facilities on a former estate. Public transport connections include the Erith railway station, providing a direct link into central London. The Thames Path National Trail runs along the riverfront, offering views across the water towards Dartford.

Area overview

On average Erith has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £70,236 per year. 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 area has low public transport connectivity. Erith is home to around 13,102 people, with a population density of about 5,437.4 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

115

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Erith Population

13,102

Population density

5,437.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49.84(+64%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.64(0%)

Shoplifting

13.05(+29%)

Vehicle crime

11.3(+16%)

Drugs

10.84(+78%)

London average

Demographics

British

6,025

45.98%

African

2,723

20.78%

Other White

1,076

8.21%

Indian

628

4.79%

Other Black

437

3.33%

Total population: 13,104

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,446

35.68%

No qualifications

1,776

18.39%

Level 3 (A level)

1,504

15.57%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,249

12.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

976

10.1%

Total 16+ residents: 9,659

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,457

28.53%

Other social rented

1,150

22.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

911

17.84%

Owns outright

883

17.29%

Shared ownership

322

6.31%

Total households: 5,107

Property prices in Erith

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£515,000	£366,500	£432,500	£770,000	£974,000
Flats	47	£232,000	£117,900	£173,500	£270,000	£339,000
Semi-Detached	13	£425,000	£360,000	£415,500	£465,000	£535,000
Terraced	25	£375,000	£302,000	£340,000	£410,000	£448,400

10 years median price trend in Erith

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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