Friday Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1PL is located in the Erith 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 Friday Road, Erith, DA8 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1PP, DA8 1PG, DA8 1PJ, DA8 1QT, DA8 1QU, DA8 1DB, DA8 1NZ, DA8 1BY, DA8 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around DA8 1PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 40.2% | 46% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 36.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 32.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 15% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 65.2% | 63.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 79.6% | 70.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 70.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.8% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friday Road was 117.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friday Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 137th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Friday Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-08-13 | £355,356 |
| 4 Friday Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-04-25 | £353,091 |
| 8 Friday Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-18 | £371,925 |
| 2 Friday Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-01-31 | £321,426 |
| 3 Friday Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-11-22 | £377,792 |
DA8 1PL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 1PL 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 | 113 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 949 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 59 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 436 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 472 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 472 yd | |
| Tropical Cafe | 115 West Street, Erith | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 436 yd | |
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 887 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 900 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 1,031 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 59 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 59 yd | |
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 294 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 186 West Street, Erith | 436 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 178 West Street, Erith | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 556 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.