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DA8 1RX

Erith

Bexley

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Detailed insights for DA8 1RX

Overview

Postcode DA8 1RX 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 206.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Erith East is £46,300 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
207
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.4%
Connectivity
4/10
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 206.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

52.4%

Approximately 52.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Erith East is £46,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Erith located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
10,492.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
49.76%
African
75
17.69%
Other White
45
10.61%
Caribbean
21
4.95%
Other Black
14
3.3%
Total population: 424

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
98
47.57%
Shared ownership
59
28.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
10.68%
Social rents from council
10
4.85%
Owns with a mortgage
9
4.37%
Total households: 206

Property prices in Erith

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 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
Flats42£233,500
Semi-Detached15£450,000
Terraced24£373,500

10 year median price trend in Erith

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

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.7 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 1RX

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.