Erith Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6HP 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 6HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6JG, DA17 6HR, DA17 6HJ, DA17 6HW, DA17 6HN, DA17 6HF, DA17 6LE, DA17 6HL, DA17 6JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA17 6HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA17 6HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 50.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 37.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 54.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 28.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.1% | 61.1% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 74.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 74.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erith Road was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erith Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 324th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2009-08-26 | £541,946 |
| 79 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-06-01 | £512,179 |
| 81 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2003-12-03 | £462,733 |
| 75 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2003-05-22 | £541,636 |
| 79 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2002-04-23 | £496,483 |
DA17 6HP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 629 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,193 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 | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 679 yd | |
| Belvedere Community Cafe | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close | 758 yd | |
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 790 yd | |
| Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church | Belvedere Baptist Church, 50 Nuxley Road | 919 yd | |
| Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee | 70 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 643 yd | |
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 746 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 754 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 854 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 452 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 679 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 679 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 725 yd | |
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 586 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 783 yd | |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 934 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Belvedere Recreation Ground 13A 13A WOOLWICH ROAD | tennis courts | 988 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.