Postcode DA8 3ER 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Erith West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,707 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from DA8 3ER.
Erith West near DA8 3ER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,210,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £565,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £400,000 | £431 |
| Terraced | 26 | £397,500 | £403 |
| Flats | 52 | £242,500 | £351 |
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 | £565,000 | £221,500 | £400,000 | £435,000 |
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 | £340 | £497 | £405 |
| 2026 | £398 | £344 | £417 | £376 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 4, Ward Close, Erith, DA8 3EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Ward Close, Erith, DA8 3EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 209, Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 15, Meyer Road, Erith, DA8 3SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 220, Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3ED | Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the DA8 3ER postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 3ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA8 3ER, 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 3ER 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 3ER in Erith is £290,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to DA8 3ER, including St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good), Lime Wood Primary School and Leigh Academy Bexley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 3ER is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 768 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3ER scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,707 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 3ER 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).