Belmont Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1JZ 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 Belmont Road, Erith, DA8 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1JL, DA8 1JN, DA8 1JY, DA8 1JT, DA8 1LB, DA8 1JU, DA8 1JR, DA8 3NB, DA8 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1JZ 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 Belmont Road 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.
Belmont Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Bakeries Ltd Belmont Road, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,290,000 | 2019-02-11 | £18,269,688 |
| Transformer Chamber British Bakeries Limited Belmont Road, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,659,000 | 2014-04-26 | £5,938,980 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 1JZ 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 | 3,713 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 | 238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,423 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 | 3,351 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 2 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 345 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 354 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 387 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 246 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 289 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 387 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 387 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 106 yd | |
| New Beijing City | 1 Brook Street, Erith | 207 yd | |
| Suha's Kitchen | 85 Brook Street, Erith | 207 yd | |
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 317 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 518 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 861 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.