Lawrence Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 1YG 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 Lawrence Road, Erith, DA8 1YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 1YH, DA8 1LP, DA8 1JB, DA8 1YE, DA8 1YA, DA8 1YJ, DA8 1LU, DA8 1LT, DA8 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 1YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 51.8% | 54.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 45.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA8 1YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 29.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 57.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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% | 47.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 20.2% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 26.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.4% | 71.9% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 87.3% | 81.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 81.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 0% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Road was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Road has the 60th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 282nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lawrence Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-06-04 | £532,675 |
| 11 Lawrence Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-08-10 | £533,724 |
| 14 Lawrence Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2015-05-01 | £394,743 |
| 12 Lawrence Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-12-19 | £456,402 |
| 19 Lawrence Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-09-23 | £476,163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,261 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 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lessness Heath Primary School Erith Road , DA17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,800 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 | 2,883 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 | 837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,705 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 | 481 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 104B Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 572 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 607 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 623 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 130 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 295 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 594 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 623 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Balti House | 3 Belmont Road, Erith | 430 yd | |
| New Beijing City | 1 Brook Street, Erith | 569 yd | |
| Suha's Kitchen | 85 Brook Street, Erith | 569 yd | |
| Root Of Spice | 92 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 572 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 104 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 192 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.