Hawthorn Place is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1QT is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Place, Erith, DA8 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1QU, DA8 1PP, DA8 1PS, DA8 1PL, DA8 1PT, DA8 1DB, DA8 1QS, DA8 1PG, DA8 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 39% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 43.7% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.2% | 63.8% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 25% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22% | 16.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 41.8% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 25.3% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 22.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.5% | 48.3% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 75.9% | 62.5% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 62.5% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 3.5% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Place was 304.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.3% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Place has the 9th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 22nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hawthorn Place, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2025-02-26 | £226,705 |
| 1 Hawthorn Place, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-11 | £214,091 |
| 7 Hawthorn Place, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-28 | £199,754 |
| 9 Hawthorn Place, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2007-04-23 | £232,613 |
| 1 Hawthorn Place, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2006-05-08 | £224,034 |
DA8 1QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 117 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 834 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 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,835 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 72 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 485 yd | |
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 485 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 551 yd | |
| Tropical Cafe | 115 West Street, Erith | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 551 yd | |
| Halfway Public House | 165 Lower Road, Belvedere | 931 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 958 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 1,019 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 72 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 72 yd | |
| Chilli Chill | 1 Riverdale Road, Erith | 217 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 186 West Street, Erith | 551 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 178 West Street, Erith | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 96 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Bexley College (Closed) TOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Trinity School ERITH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 664 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| The Woodside School (Closed) Halt Robin Road | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Belvedere Junior School BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL BELVEDERE JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL MITCHELL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,065 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.