Holly Hill Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1QD 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 Holly Hill Road, Erith, DA8 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1QB, DA8 1PX, DA8 1PY, DA17 6HS, DA8 1PU, DA8 1QA, DA17 6LE, DA17 6HN, DA17 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 39.9% | 47.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 33.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50% | 54.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 37% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 27.7% | 26.5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 24.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 48.9% | 44.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -36.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 72.1% | 60.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 15.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 60.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 3.7% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Hill Road was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Holly Hill Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Holly Hill Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2024-11-12 | £389,951 |
| 74 Holly Hill Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-05-31 | £266,893 |
| 84 Holly Hill Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-09-07 | £247,100 |
| 62 Holly Hill Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-04-13 | £391,620 |
| 22 Holly Hill Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-03-20 | £435,076 |
DA8 1QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 1QD 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,948 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 | 2,365 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 | 708 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 383 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 834 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 834 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 856 yd | |
| Belvedere Community Cafe | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 811 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 856 yd | |
| Priory Conservative Club | 169 Picardy Road, Belvedere | 952 yd | |
| TQ Beerworks | 1a Abbey Crescent | 1,066 yd | |
| Belvedere Social Club | 27-35 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 147 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 383 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 383 yd | |
| New Ruby | 88 Lower Road, Belvedere | 761 yd | |
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri | 163 Lower Road, Belvedere | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 274 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 301 Lower Road, Belvedere | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Lessness Heath Primary School ERITH ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Belvedere Community Centre MITCHELL CLOSE | 931 yd | |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 987 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.