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DA8 3DL

Lesney Park Road

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 3DL

Overview

Postcode DA8 3DL 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year. The nearest station is Erith located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Erith West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Erith West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% 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 3DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Erith West near DA8 3DL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
1 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
2,683.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.18(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-60%)
Drugs
5.35(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.74(-60%)
Other theft
3.74(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
66.42%
Indian
46
16.97%
African
27
9.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.85%
Chinese
4
1.48%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.9%
No qualifications
46
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
53.85%
Owns with a mortgage
38
32.48%
Other social rented
7
5.98%
Shared ownership
6
5.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Erith

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £685,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Erith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£495,000£4,419
Flats47£240,000£3,784
Semi-Detached14£411,000£4,888
Terraced24£377,500£4,331

10 year median price trend in Erith

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 32, Hardwick Court, 50, Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DLFlatsLeasehold£117,000
06 Mar 2025Flat 31, Hardwick Court, 50, Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DLFlatsLeasehold£140,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 18, Hardwick Court, 50, Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DLFlatsLeasehold£160,000
20 Feb 2025Flat 19, Hardwick Court, 50, Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DLFlatsLeasehold£125,000
01 Apr 202667, Lesney Park, Erith, DA8 3DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the DA8 3DL postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church (Erith) CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BexleyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miN M Convenience StoreBexley, DA8 3HGWalking directions to N M Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco Express204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miEddie'sBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EXWalking directions to Eddie's
0.4 miNisa ExtraBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.5 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3DL, 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 005DE01000407
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3DL

Is DA8 3DL (Erith West) safe?

The area around DA8 3DL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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 3DL?

The median sale price around DA8 3DL in Erith West is £290,000 (about £4,231 per square metre) based on 89 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 3DL?

There are 16 schools close to DA8 3DL, including Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Leigh Academy Bexley and St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3DL?

The closest station to DA8 3DL is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 621 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3DL?

DA8 3DL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.