Postcode insights

DA8 3AQ

Butler Drive

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 3AQ

Overview

Postcode DA8 3AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Erith ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Slade Green & Crayford Marshes area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £72,755 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.9%

Approximately 28.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £72,755 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from DA8 3AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 3AQ 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 Erith located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
0.6 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
171
Population density
20,117.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.62(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+72%)
Other theft
6.79(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.04(-78%)
Drugs
5.28(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
51
29.82%
British
34
19.88%
Other White
34
19.88%
Indian
19
11.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
5.26%
Total population: 171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
43.1%
No qualifications
18
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
14
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
20
44.44%
Other social rented
12
26.67%
Shared ownership
5
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
8.89%
Owns outright
3
6.67%
Total households: 45

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20257, Butler Drive, Erith, DA8 3AQTerracedFreehold£310,297
20 Jun 202525, Stoneham Court, Dell View Road, Erith, DA8 3FHFlatsLeasehold£265,000
05 Feb 202522, Stoneham Court, Dell View Road, Erith, DA8 3FHFlatsLeasehold£353,500
23 May 20259, Beadle Place, Erith, DA8 3FEFlatsLeasehold£250,000
23 May 20259, Beadle Place, Erith, DA8 3FEFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the DA8 3AQ postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPeareswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoodside AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBoundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSlade Green SuperstoreBridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BXWalking directions to Slade Green Superstore
0.4 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miMorrisonsAveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miThe Royal Alfred101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQWalking directions to The Royal Alfred

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 3AQ, 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)Slade Green & Crayford MarshesE02000072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 008AE01000373
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3AQ

Is DA8 3AQ (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) safe?

The area around DA8 3AQ records about 55 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA8 3AQ?

The median sale price around DA8 3AQ in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 3AQ?

There are 12 schools close to DA8 3AQ, including Peareswood Primary School (Good), St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good) and Woodside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3AQ?

The closest station to DA8 3AQ is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 954 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3AQ?

DA8 3AQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,331 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 3AQ (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA8 3AQ 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.