Cornelia Place is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1RU 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 Cornelia Place, Erith, DA8 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1SQ, DA8 3BY, DA8 1GL, DA8 3DE, DA8 1TA, DA8 1RB, DA8 3BZ, DA8 3DF, DA8 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 38.2% | 42.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 33.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 51.3% | 47% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.1% | 23.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 35.3% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 20.1% | 37.3% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 34.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66.2% | 44.7% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -36.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 77.4% | 67.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 23% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 67.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 26.5% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.9% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornelia Place was 104.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornelia Place has the 39th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 164th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cornelia Place, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2014-11-28 | £378,865 |
| 9 Cornelia Place, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-02-07 | £368,343 |
| 1 Cornelia Place, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2010-09-30 | £355,132 |
| 4 Cornelia Place, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2010-04-30 | £336,219 |
| 4 Cornelia Place, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2006-12-01 | £355,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 4,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 95 yd | |
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 162 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 162 yd | |
| K's Spice African Restaurant | 13 Pier Road, Erith | 162 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 161 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 340 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 462 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 972 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 160 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 162 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 167 yd | |
| Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings | 35 Bexley Road, Erith | 211 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Bexley Road, Erith | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 116 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 177 yd | |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 908 yd | |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 972 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.