Postcode DA8 1DD 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 0.4 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.
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.
Erith East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.2% 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.
The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from DA8 1DD.
Erith East near DA8 1DD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erith located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Nordenfeldt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £495,000 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £390,000 | £469 |
| Terraced | 22 | £377,500 | £396 |
| Flats | 44 | £231,500 | £352 |
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 | £495,000 | £220,000 | £380,000 | £400,000 |
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 | £344 | £497 | £405 |
| 2026 | £398 | £342 | £416 | £365 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1DD.
In the DA8 1DD postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA8 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Ball
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicola Taylor
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA8 1DD 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.
The median sale price around DA8 1DD in Erith East is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA8 1DD, including Lime Wood Primary School, Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good) and Belvedere Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 1DD is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 677 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1DD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA8 1DD 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).
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.