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DA8 1BF

Chichester Wharf

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 1BF

Overview

Postcode DA8 1BF 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 8 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
18.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Erith East near DA8 1BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
20,340.4 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
169
35.28%
African
146
30.48%
Other White
39
8.14%
Other Black
26
5.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
3.34%
Total population: 479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
46.01%
No qualifications
57
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
44.76%
Owns with a mortgage
58
27.62%
Other social rented
20
9.52%
Social rents from council
19
9.05%
Owns outright
17
8.1%
Total households: 210

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 2026Flat 25, Schooner House, Chichester Wharf, Erith, DA8 1BFFlatsLeasehold£245,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 17, Schooner House, Chichester Wharf, Erith, DA8 1BFFlatsLeasehold£276,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 16, Schooner House, Chichester Wharf, Erith, DA8 1BFFlatsLeasehold£260,000
02 Sept 2025Flat 11, Schooner House, Chichester Wharf, Erith, DA8 1BFFlatsLeasehold£280,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 13, Corral Heights, Chichester Wharf, Erith, DA8 1SFFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the DA8 1BF postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryLime Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryTrinity Church of England School, BelvedereAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miIcelandErith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SEWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisonsAveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisonsJames Watt Way, Erith, DA8 2AHWalking directions to Morrisons

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 1BF, 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 Introduced2002-11-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1BF

Is DA8 1BF (Erith East) safe?

The area around DA8 1BF 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 1BF?

The median sale price around DA8 1BF 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 1BF?

There are 11 schools close to DA8 1BF, 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 1BF?

The closest station to DA8 1BF is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 289 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1BF?

DA8 1BF 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 1BF (Erith East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA8 1BF 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.