York Terrace is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1JU 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 York Terrace, Erith, DA8 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1JT, DA8 1JL, DA8 1JR, DA8 1JJ, DA8 1JY, DA8 1JQ, DA8 1JP, DA8 1JN, DA8 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32% | 39.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 42.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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% | 55% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.5% | 20.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.7% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 27.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.1% | 65.2% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 88.7% | 71.4% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 72.1% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.8% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Terrace was 138.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.7% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Terrace has the 19th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 106th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Terrace, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2017-10-06 | £380,251 |
| 2 York Terrace, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-04-12 | £379,240 |
| 2 York Terrace, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2010-11-23 | £353,414 |
| 4 York Terrace, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2003-05-27 | £414,264 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 1JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,781 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 | 132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 3,331 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 | 1,159 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovis Bakeries Canteen | Belmont Road, Erith | 160 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 185 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 228 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 228 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 92 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 228 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 236 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 251 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beijing City | 1 Brook Street, Erith | 55 yd | |
| Suha's Kitchen | 85 Brook Street, Erith | 55 yd | |
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 104 yd | |
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 213 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,025 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.