Postcode DA8 3EB 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Erith West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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.
The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 3EB.
Erith West near DA8 3EB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £495,000 | £4,419 |
| Flats | 47 | £240,000 | £3,784 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £411,000 | £4,888 |
| Terraced | 24 | £377,500 | £4,331 |
10 year median price trend in Erith
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3EB.
In the DA8 3EB postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
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 3EB, 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 3EB 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.
The median sale price around DA8 3EB in Erith West is £290,000 (about £4,231 per square metre) based on 89 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA8 3EB, including Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good) and Leigh Academy Bexley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 3EB is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 673 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3EB 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).
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.