Glimpsing Green is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA18 4HA 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 Glimpsing Green, Erith, DA18 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA18 4HE, DA18 4HJ, DA18 4HB, DA18 4HD, DA18 4HH, DA18 4HQ, DA18 4HG, DA18 4HN, DA18 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA18 4HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 33.2% | 43.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 29.3% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.7% | 40.5% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 35.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 18.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 34.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 34.2% | 34.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 32.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 56% | 53% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 66.2% | 61.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 25.6% | 25.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 23.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 61.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 29.2% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 1.5% | -7.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.5% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glimpsing Green was 276.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.5% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glimpsing Green has the 11th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 29th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-20 | £135,924 |
| 9 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-18 | £194,372 |
| 25 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2021-10-22 | £333,781 |
| 11 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-18 | £168,271 |
| 37 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-29 | £220,802 |
DA18 4HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place , DA18 4HN | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 815 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 | 831 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 | 2,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Free schools | 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 | 785 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 3,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Cafe | 1 - 2 Lime Row, Erith | 236 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre | 2 Veridion Way, Erith | 598 yd | |
| Canteen Of Ferndale Foods | 40 Hailey Road, Eastern Industrial Estate | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Working Men's Club | 66 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 840 yd | |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club | 2 Paroma Road, Belvedere | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Heaven East | Unit 28, Kencot Way | 608 yd | |
| Ambarsari Tadka. Uk | 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 840 yd | |
| Tasty African Takeaway | 20 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 840 yd | |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas | 7 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 901 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 5 Gilbert Road, Belvedere | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 232 yd | |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 975 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.