Filston Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1QA 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 Filston Road, Erith, DA8 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1PY, DA17 6HL, DA17 6HN, DA8 1QD, DA8 1QB, DA17 6HW, DA8 1QF, DA17 6HJ, DA8 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 38.1% | 50.2% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 37.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 54.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 28.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.1% | 61.1% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 84.9% | 74.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 74.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Filston Road was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Filston Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 253rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Filston Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-12-17 | £379,066 |
| 6 Garages Filston Road, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2017-11-13 | £82,421 |
| 9 Filston Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-05-16 | £415,833 |
| 2 Filston Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-10-13 | £524,114 |
| 3 Filston Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2006-07-31 | £480,855 |
DA8 1QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,331 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 | 772 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,542 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 | 514 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 918 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 918 yd | |
| Belvedere Tandoori | 6B Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 925 yd | |
| Belvedere Community Cafe | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 879 yd | |
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 925 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 957 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 1,001 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 284 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 514 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 514 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 883 yd | |
| Village Kebab | 17 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 1,016 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.