Winifred Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1AJ 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 Winifred Road, Erith, DA8 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1AL, DA8 1AQ, DA8 1AH, DA8 1AG, DA8 1AF, DA8 1DQ, DA8 1AT, DA8 1BL, DA8 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 43.9% | 49.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 38.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 55.7% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.3% | 12.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 40.2% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 24.9% | 31% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 28.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 58.8% | 41.9% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 65.8% | 59.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 17.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 60.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 29.9% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.9% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.3% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winifred Road was 299.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.3% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winifred Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 23rd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Winifred Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-11-28 | £219,453 |
| 71 Winifred Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-06-27 | £332,544 |
| 25 Winifred Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-11-25 | £312,210 |
| 5 Winifred Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-31 | £391,631 |
| 63 Winifred Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-16 | £260,005 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 1AJ 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,653 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 VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,342 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 253 yd | |
| Tropical Cafe | 115 West Street, Erith | 284 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 395 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 395 yd | |
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 253 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 429 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 704 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yildiran Kebab & Burger Bar | 98 West Street, Erith | 90 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 72 West Street, Erith | 130 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 186 West Street, Erith | 253 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 178 West Street, Erith | 253 yd | |
| Diya Chicken | 180 West Street, Erith | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 724 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 176 yd | |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 853 yd | |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.