Postcode insights

DA8 3FA

Furners Close

Erith

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Detailed insights for DA8 3FA

Overview

Postcode DA8 3FA 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 9 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
64.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

64.3%

Approximately 64.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from DA8 3FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 3FA 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 3FA
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
325
Population density
19,230.8 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

British
121
37.35%
African
85
26.23%
Other White
19
5.86%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
4.94%
Other Black
13
4.01%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
38.3%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.83%
No qualifications
24
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
54.08%
Shared ownership
14
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.27%
Social rents from council
10
10.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.12%
Total households: 98

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202637, Rosemary Court, Furners Close, Erith, DA8 3FAFlatsLeasehold£117,000
20 Feb 202646, Rosemary Court, Furners Close, Erith, DA8 3FAFlatsLeasehold£280,000
20 Nov 202544, Rosemary Court, Furners Close, Erith, DA8 3FAFlatsLeasehold£286,250
25 Apr 202550, Rosemary Court, Furners Close, Erith, DA8 3FAFlatsLeasehold£275,000
23 May 20259, Beadle Place, Erith, DA8 3FEFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the DA8 3FA postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBoundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisonsAveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miThe Royal Alfred101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQWalking directions to The Royal Alfred
0.4 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miIcelandErith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SEWalking directions to Iceland

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 3FA, 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 Introduced2017-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3FA

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

The area around DA8 3FA 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 3FA?

The median sale price around DA8 3FA 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 3FA?

There are 11 schools close to DA8 3FA, including Peareswood Primary School (Good), St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good) and Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3FA?

The closest station to DA8 3FA is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 909 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3FA?

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

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