Erith Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6HE is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6HH, DA17 6HQ, DA17 6JD, DA17 6HG, DA17 6HF, DA17 6NH, DA17 6EY, DA17 6ET, DA17 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 6HE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 37.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 43.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 26.4% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 16.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 23% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.6% | 68% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 80.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 80.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 0.3% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erith Road was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Erith Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 167th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35C Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2025-01-31 | £157,299 |
| 35B Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-03-20 | £197,256 |
| 35C Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-03-09 | £179,978 |
| 33D Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2010-05-20 | £195,070 |
| 35 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2009-02-20 | £189,387 |
DA17 6HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA17 6HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 701 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 473 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 602 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 602 yd | |
| Three Cooks Sandwich Bar | 66 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 602 yd | |
| Pickles Sandwich Bar | 59 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 416 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 536 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 596 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 626 yd | |
| The Fox | 79 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Man's Fish N Chips | 8A Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 473 yd | |
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 474 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 51 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 626 yd | |
| Peri Peri & Pizza Company | 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 669 yd | |
| Morley's | 34 Albert Road, Belvedere | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 602 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 853 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 965 yd | |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.