Sandy Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1FJ is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Road, Erith, DA8 1FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1QW, DA8 1QY, DA8 1TB, DA8 1SB, DA8 1GL, DA8 1TA, DA8 1SA, DA8 1RB, DA8 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% | 51.5% | -7.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 41.1% | 48.5% | 7.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 39% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 43.7% | 24.4% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 30.3% | 3.2% | -27.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 46.8% | 63.8% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 25% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 8.8% | -13.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.5% | 16.7% | -17.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 41.8% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 26.3% | 25.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 22.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 59.5% | 48.3% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 71.1% | 62.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 16.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 62.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 19.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 7% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Road was 216.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.7% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 43rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sandy Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2024-03-05 | £515,215 |
| 27 Sandy Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2018-07-26 | £703,637 |
| 29 Sandy Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2018-07-26 | £703,637 |
| 17 Sandy Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-12 | £274,847 |
| 3 Sandy Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £440,000 | 2018-06-14 | £544,139 |
DA8 1FJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,143 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 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 3,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kassiopi Cove | 2 Colebrook Street, Erith | 78 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Steak House | 16 Town Square, Erith | 113 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Town Square, Erith | 113 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 115 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 287 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 410 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 722 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 208 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 210 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 216 yd | |
| Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings | 35 Bexley Road, Erith | 241 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Bexley Road, Erith | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 174 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 256 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 229 yd | |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 796 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.