Holstein Way is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA18 4DN 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 Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA18 4DJ, DA17 5RJ, DA18 4DQ, DA18 4BS, DA18 4DL, DA17 5RE, DA17 5RH, DA18 4DE, DA17 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA18 4DN is primarily male, with 59.6% of the population 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 | 44.4% | 40.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -10.6% |
| Male | 55.6% | 59.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 10.6% |
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 | 32.6% | 34.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 23.9% | 22.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 25.7% | 26.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around DA18 4DN this area, 33.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 33.6% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 34.2% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 25% | 30.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 28.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 54.2% | 53.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 56.3% | 53.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 26.4% | 26.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 23.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 36.9% | 32.0% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 34% | 2.5% | -31.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holstein Way was 246.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.6% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holstein Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 33rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Buckwheat Court Holstein Way, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2001-11-16 | £118,349 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,167 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 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 427 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 676 yd | |
| Thames Cafe | 1 - 2 Lime Row, Erith | 693 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 695 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 740 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodyz21 | 513 Abbey Road, London | 667 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 672 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 515 Abbey Road, London | 689 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 693 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 868 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 636 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 749 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 750 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 972 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.