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DA8 1FG

Wharfside Close

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 1FG

Overview

Postcode DA8 1FG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year. The nearest station is Erith located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nordenfeldt Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
54.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Erith East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Erith East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.6%

Approximately 54.6% 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 1FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Erith East near DA8 1FG has no 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1FG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
1 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 1FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNordenfeldt GardensSmallWalking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
514
Population density
6,085.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.93(+97%)
Shoplifting
53.68(+430%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.77(+91%)
Other theft
24.97(+115%)
Public order
18.73(+181%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
59.1%
African
95
18.59%
Other White
48
9.39%
Other
15
2.94%
Caribbean
12
2.35%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
140
39.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
20.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.89%
Level 3 (A level)
32
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
112
44.62%
Owns outright
60
23.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
13.15%
Social rents from council
25
9.96%
Owns with a mortgage
10
3.98%
Total households: 251

Property prices in Erith

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Erith in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£515,000
Flats47£232,000
Semi-Detached13£425,000
Terraced26£375,000

10 year median price trend in Erith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erith.

Schools

In the DA8 1FG postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Slade Green PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miIcelandErith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SEWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miMorrisonsAveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMorrisonsJames Watt Way, Erith, DA8 2AHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miThe Royal Alfred101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQWalking directions to The Royal Alfred

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.

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 004AE01000403
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-03-01

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Data Sources

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