Byron Drive is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1YD is located in the Northumberland Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Byron Drive, Erith, DA8 1YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1YF, DA8 1LB, DA8 1YJ, DA8 1YE, DA8 1JY, DA8 1YA, DA8 1JZ, DA8 1JB, DA8 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1YD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.4% | 52.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 43.1% | 52.4% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 30.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 23.1% | 21.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 16.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 27.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 77.2% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 87.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron Drive was 113.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byron Drive has the 25th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 143rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Byron Drive, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-17 | £220,227 |
| 6 Byron Drive, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-03-08 | £230,112 |
| 27 Byron Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2024-01-31 | £369,903 |
| 45 Byron Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-10-30 | £516,389 |
| 37 Byron Drive, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-03-24 | £487,639 |
DA8 1YD 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovis Bakeries Canteen | Belmont Road, Erith | 211 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 390 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 419 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 479 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 139 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 228 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 343 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 419 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 161 yd | |
| New Beijing City | 1 Brook Street, Erith | 312 yd | |
| Suha's Kitchen | 85 Brook Street, Erith | 312 yd | |
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 471 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 543 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 824 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.