Hillside is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1DA 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 Hillside, Erith, DA8 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1BW, DA8 1BX, DA8 1BY, DA8 1BU, DA17 6FJ, DA8 1BZ, DA8 1PA, DA8 1BN, DA8 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 48.4% | 52.9% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 47.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.6% | 54.7% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.6% | 14.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 37.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 66.9% | 54.9% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 78.6% | 71% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 11% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 70.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.9% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 2.9% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside has the 53rd highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 246th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hillside, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-10-03 | £417,433 |
| 16 Hillside, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-02-10 | £294,108 |
| 11 Hillside, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-03-30 | £420,964 |
| 4 Hillside, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-04-29 | £351,053 |
| 18 Hillside, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-03-10 | £319,858 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,435 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 | 175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,481 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 | 2,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,717 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 | 910 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 274 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 422 yd | |
| Tropical Cafe | 115 West Street, Erith | 460 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 694 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 422 yd | |
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 651 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 274 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 274 yd | |
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 383 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 186 West Street, Erith | 422 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 178 West Street, Erith | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 566 yd | |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 870 yd | |
| North Kent Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Crabtree Manorway South | indoor bowls | 959 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.