Erith Road is in Belvedere and in Bexley district. DA17 6LE is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA17 6HS, DA17 6HN, DA8 1QB, DA17 6HW, DA8 1QD, DA17 6HP, DA17 6HJ, DA17 6HR, DA17 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA17 6LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 45.6% | 49.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 38.3% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 44.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.4% | 21.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 5% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 35.3% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 20.3% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.5% | 54.1% | -27.4% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 81.1% | 69.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 69.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 11.6% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erith Road was 310.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 201.2% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erith Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 22nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2800.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 33 Parkside Lodge, 101 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-20 | £186,540 |
| Flat 36 Parkside Lodge, 101 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-19 | £185,191 |
| Flat 45 Parkside Lodge, 101 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-12 | £169,650 |
| Flat 9 Parkside Lodge, 101 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-03-24 | £192,419 |
| Flat 32 Parkside Lodge, 101 Erith Road, Belvedere, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-17 | £187,485 |
DA17 6LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA17 6LE 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,210 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 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,203 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 | 551 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 507 yd | |
| Belvedere Community Cafe | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close | 743 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 939 yd | |
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 958 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 697 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 814 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 911 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 939 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 289 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 507 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 507 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 658 yd | |
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 425 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 894 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 106 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 787 yd | |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 931 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.