Postcode DA8 1LW 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. 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 17.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1LW.
Erith East near DA8 1LW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Nordenfeldt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,025,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 26 | £372,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £437,500 |
| Flats | 44 | £220,000 |
| Detached | 4 | £562,500 |
10 year median price trend in Erith
In the DA8 1LW postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 1LW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.