Erith High Street is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1GL is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1TB, DA8 2AB, DA8 1RU, DA8 1SQ, DA8 2AU, DA8 1FJ, DA8 2AF, DA8 2AR, DA8 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1GL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 55.4% | 57.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 42.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 1GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 38.2% | 47.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 34.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 12.4% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 51.3% | 52.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 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 | 28.1% | 18.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 36.2% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 20.1% | 22.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 66.2% | 47.3% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 77.4% | 67.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 68.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 26.3% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erith High Street was 468.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 325.8% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Erith High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 12th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Parkspring Court, 102 Erith High Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,250 | 2024-06-05 | £107,178 |
| 55 Parkspring Court, 102 Erith High Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-28 | £255,658 |
| 80 Parkspring Court, 102 Erith High Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-23 | £268,291 |
| 52 Parkspring Court, 102 Erith High Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-12-05 | £264,159 |
| 75 Parkspring Court, 102 Erith High Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-20 | £94,200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,318 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 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,615 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 | 4,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 125 yd | |
| Kassiopi Cove | 2 Colebrook Street, Erith | 127 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 166 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Steak House | 16 Town Square, Erith | 184 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Town Square, Erith | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 319 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 392 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 618 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 948 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 146 yd | |
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 213 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 221 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 225 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 122 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 249 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 33 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 53 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 953 yd | |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.