Postcode DA8 1SH 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 very high crime levels, with around 176.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Gardens.
Erith East has a very 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.
Erith East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Erith East is £68,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from DA8 1SH.
Erith East near DA8 1SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erith located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Nordenfeldt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £495,000 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £390,000 | £469 |
| Terraced | 22 | £377,500 | £396 |
| Flats | 44 | £231,500 | £352 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1SH.
In the DA8 1SH postcode area, located within Erith East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Aveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith, DA8 2AH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | The Royal Alfred | 101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQ | Walking directions to The Royal Alfred |
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 1SH, 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
The area around DA8 1SH records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 drugs.
The median sale price around DA8 1SH in Erith East is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DA8 1SH, including Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Lime Wood Primary School and St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 1SH is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 273 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1SH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA8 1SH 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).
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.