West Street is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1AG is located in the Erith 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 West Street, Erith, DA8 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1AQ, DA8 1BL, DA8 1DQ, DA8 1AL, DA8 1BQ, DA8 1AJ, DA8 1AF, DA8 1LW, DA8 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 50.9% | 55.9% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 44.1% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 DA8 1AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 26.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 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 | 49.1% | 46.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 21.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 11.8% | -11.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 30.7% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 69.3% | 42% | -27.3% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 78.3% | 68.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 10% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 67.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 25.3% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 4.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 261.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.3% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 31st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67B West Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-02-10 | £257,284 |
| 87 West Street, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-11-11 | £466,094 |
| 67A West Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-02-26 | £248,225 |
| 83 West Street, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-05-20 | £546,067 |
| 67A West Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-05-03 | £216,663 |
DA8 1AG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,222 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 | 1,412 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Cafe | 115 West Street, Erith | 239 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 240 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 511 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 512 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 240 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 464 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 771 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yildiran Kebab & Burger Bar | 98 West Street, Erith | 32 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 72 West Street, Erith | 126 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 186 West Street, Erith | 240 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 178 West Street, Erith | 240 yd | |
| Diya Chicken | 180 West Street, Erith | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 735 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 805 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 108 yd | |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 878 yd | |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.