Kale Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA18 4BE is located in the Thamesmead East 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 Kale Road, Erith, DA18 4BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA18 4BD, DA18 4DD, DA18 4HG, DA18 4BG, DA18 4DF, DA18 4DB, DA18 4BQ, DA18 4HE, DA18 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA18 4BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.4% | 54.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 DA18 4BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 47.2% | 50.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 30.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 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 | 26.9% | 22.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 35% | 31.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 29.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 52.5% | 46.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 67.7% | 71.8% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 22.1% | 18.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 71.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.4% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 0.7% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kale Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Belvedere average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Argali House, 4 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2014-04-08 | £213,809 |
| Flat 21 Argali House, 4 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,250 | 2001-04-27 | £113,623 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA18 4BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | 3out of 4 | 21 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Cafe | 1 - 2 Lime Row, Erith | 391 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 655 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 929 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 1,013 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 1,022 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 694 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 952 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 1,022 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 1,022 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 436 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 776 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.