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DA8 1PZ

Riverdale Road

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 1PZ

Overview

Postcode DA8 1PZ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 Belvedere, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Franks Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Erith West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,138 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Erith West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1PZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere
0.8 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 1PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFranks ParkLargeWalking directions to Franks Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,475.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.3(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(-47%)
Drugs
9.35(+51%)
Vehicle crime
4.98(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
68.54%
African
31
10.26%
Other White
22
7.28%
Indian
14
4.64%
Other Asian
10
3.31%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
35.51%
Other social rented
29
27.1%
Owns outright
27
25.23%
Social rents from council
6
5.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Erith

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £396K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,210,000.

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
Detached5£565,000£399
Semi-Detached13£400,000£431
Terraced26£397,500£403
Flats52£242,500£351

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£565,000£221,500£400,000£435,000
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£340£497£405
2026£398£344£417£376
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 1PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025270, Riverdale Road, Erith, DA8 1QEFlatsLeasehold£276,000
27 Aug 2025192, Riverdale Road, Erith, DA8 1QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£368,000
20 Jun 202551, Silver Spring Close, Erith, DA8 1EGTerracedFreehold£380,000
05 Jun 202674, Silver Spring Close, Erith, DA8 1EQTerracedFreehold£350,000
26 Jan 202686, Silver Spring Close, Erith, DA8 1EQTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the DA8 1PZ postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLessness Heath Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTrinity Church of England School, BelvedereAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLime Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 1PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Village Store13A Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JEWalking directions to The Village Store
0.4 miR234 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to R2
0.5 miCo-op Food56 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 1PZ, 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 005BE01000402
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1PZ

Is DA8 1PZ (Erith West) safe?

The area around DA8 1PZ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1PZ?

The median sale price around DA8 1PZ in Erith is £290,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 1PZ?

There are 19 schools close to DA8 1PZ, including Lessness Heath Primary School (Good), Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good) and Lime Wood Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1PZ?

The closest station to DA8 1PZ is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 1,219 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1PZ?

DA8 1PZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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