Kale Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA18 4BG 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 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA18 4BQ, DA18 4BE, DA18 4BD, DA18 4DD, DA18 4DB, DA18 4HG, DA18 4BX, DA18 4DF, DA18 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA18 4BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 DA18 4BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 57.4% | 55.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 25.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 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 | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21% | 20.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 31.8% | 35.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 32.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 54.2% | 38% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 73.7% | 69.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 20.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 69.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 22.1% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
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 36 Muscovy House, 5 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-03-24 | £147,652 |
| Flat 36 Muscovy House, 5 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2015-07-20 | £132,051 |
| Flat 14 Muscovy House, 5 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2015-05-11 | £146,472 |
| Flat 14 Muscovy House, 5 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-07-29 | £135,561 |
| Flat 36 Muscovy House, 5 Kale Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2007-10-16 | £109,441 |
DA18 4BG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DA18 4BG 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 89 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 3,325 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 | 4,501 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 588 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,952 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 | 475 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 685 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 844 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 1,000 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 737 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 914 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Foodyz21 | 513 Abbey Road, London | 1,062 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 515 Abbey Road, London | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 539 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 687 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 | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.