Silver Spring Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1EQ is located in the Northumberland Heath 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 Silver Spring Close, Erith, DA8 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1EG, DA8 1EU, DA8 1DS, DA8 1DT, DA8 1DU, DA8 1EL, DA8 1PZ, DA8 1DX, DA8 1DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 1EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 48.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 43.6% | 46.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 52.9% | 51.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 19.2% | 18.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 8.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 14.6% | -9.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 35.4% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 13% | 17% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.8% | 62.5% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 80.3% | 73.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 73.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 20.5% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Spring Close was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Silver Spring Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Silver Spring Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-01-26 | £374,696 |
| 42 Silver Spring Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-06-17 | £361,736 |
| 2 Silver Spring Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-03-28 | £380,428 |
| 90 Silver Spring Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-01-22 | £333,782 |
| 70 Silver Spring Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-12-21 | £349,832 |
DA8 1EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | - not rated | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Junior School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Infant School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 932 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 | 830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,423 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 | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 723 yd | |
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 730 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 104B Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 823 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 833 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 733 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 788 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 833 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 932 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 560 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 194 Bexley Road, Erith | 723 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 730 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 730 yd | |
| Root Of Spice | 92 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 797 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) First Floor 56-64 First Floor 56-64 Nuxley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.