Postcode insights

DA8 1PP

Alford Road

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 1PP

Overview

Postcode DA8 1PP is located in a major urban area, within the Erith ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Erith West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Franks Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Erith West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Erith West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from DA8 1PP.

Flood risk

Low

Erith West near DA8 1PP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Erith located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
0.8 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 1PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFranks ParkLargeWalking directions to Franks Park
0.3 miNordenfeldt GardensSmallWalking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
6,203.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.71(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.26(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.39(+170%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+34%)
Drugs
8.4(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
37.2%
African
53
21.2%
Indian
17
6.8%
Other Asian
17
6.8%
Other White
16
6.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
36.73%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.88%
No qualifications
36
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
37.21%
Owns outright
28
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
18.6%
Other social rented
5
5.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.49%
Total households: 86

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 202525, Alford Road, Erith, DA8 1PPTerracedFreehold£345,000
13 Aug 202524, Friday Road, Erith, DA8 1PLTerracedFreehold£355,000
20 Jun 202536, Friday Road, Erith, DA8 1PLTerracedFreehold£370,000
25 Apr 20254, Friday Road, Erith, DA8 1PLTerracedFreehold£340,000
26 Feb 20259, Hawthorn Place, Erith, DA8 1QTFlatsLeasehold£232,000

Schools

In the DA8 1PP postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLime Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryTrinity Church of England School, BelvedereAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church (Erith) CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 1PP, 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 WestE02000069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 005CE01000406
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1PP

Is DA8 1PP (Erith West) safe?

The area around DA8 1PP records about 105 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA8 1PP?

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

What schools are near DA8 1PP?

There are 14 schools close to DA8 1PP, including Lime Wood Primary School, Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good) and Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1PP?

The closest station to DA8 1PP is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 683 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1PP?

DA8 1PP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 1PP (Erith West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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