Brook Street is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1JF 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 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1JA, DA8 1JG, DA8 1HF, DA8 1HE, DA8 1HB, DA8 1HA, DA8 1HL, DA8 1NH, DA8 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 1JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 48.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 51.3% | 59.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.6% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.3% | 18.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 27.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.4% | 74.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 80.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 80.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brook Street has the 49th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 312th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 256.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Brook Street, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-02-14 | £286,478 |
| 106 Brook Street, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-02-24 | £334,511 |
| 104 Brook Street, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-08-09 | £364,751 |
| 96 Brook Street, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-07-06 | £370,392 |
| 102 Brook Street, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-06-26 | £398,195 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 241 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 245 yd | |
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 354 yd | |
| Hovis Bakeries Canteen | Belmont Road, Erith | 356 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 121 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 245 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 265 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 281 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 251 yd | |
| New Beijing City | 1 Brook Street, Erith | 279 yd | |
| Suha's Kitchen | 85 Brook Street, Erith | 279 yd | |
| Super Kebab | 194 Bexley Road, Erith | 354 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 384 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 918 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 | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.