Postcode insights

DA8 1AG

West Street

Erith

Interactive map showing DA8 1AG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DA8 1AG

Overview

Postcode DA8 1AG is located in a major urban area, within the Erith ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Erith East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
69.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Erith East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Erith East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.8%

Approximately 69.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from DA8 1AG.

Flood risk

Very low

Erith East near DA8 1AG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Erith located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 1AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRiverside GardensSmallWalking directions to Riverside Gardens
0.1 miNordenfeldt GardensSmallWalking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
7,534.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.79(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.13(+12%)
Drugs
23.94(+286%)
Public order
9.08(+34%)
Vehicle crime
8.67(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
36.61%
African
57
25.45%
Other Asian
20
8.93%
Other White
12
5.36%
Other Black
11
4.91%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
30.72%
No qualifications
33
21.57%
Level 3 (A level)
24
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
62.5%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11.46%
Social rents from council
7
7.29%
Owns outright
4
4.17%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Erith

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £380K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Erith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£495,000£411
Semi-Detached12£390,000£469
Terraced22£377,500£396
Flats44£231,500£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Erith

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£495,000£220,000£380,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erith.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£344£497£405
2026£398£342£416£365
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erith.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Erith in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025Ground Floor, Flat, 88, West Street, Erith, DA8 1AQFlatsLeasehold£165,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, Francis Court, Macarthur Close, Erith, DA8 1DQFlatsLeasehold£246,000
28 Nov 202543, Winifred Road, Erith, DA8 1AJTerracedFreehold£225,000
27 Jun 202571, Winifred Road, Erith, DA8 1AJTerracedFreehold£327,500
28 Feb 202538, West Street, Erith, DA8 1AFFlatsFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the DA8 1AG postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church (Erith) CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryLime Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryTrinity Church of England School, BelvedereAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miIcelandErith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SEWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA8 1AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Ball

Erith - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nicola Taylor

Erith - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardErithE05011225
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Erith EastE02000068
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 004BE01000404
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1AG

Is DA8 1AG (Erith East) safe?

The area around DA8 1AG records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near DA8 1AG?

The median sale price around DA8 1AG in Erith East is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 1AG?

There are 10 schools close to DA8 1AG, including Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Lime Wood Primary School and Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1AG?

The closest station to DA8 1AG is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 333 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1AG?

DA8 1AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 1AG (Erith East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA8 1AG is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Ball (Labour Party) and Nicola Taylor (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.