Aveley Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2AR is located in the Slade Green & Northend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aveley Close, Erith, DA8 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2AE, DA8 2AU, DA8 2AF, DA8 2AG, DA8 2AB, DA8 2AL, DA8 2BE, DA8 2BD, DA8 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 2AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.9% | 52.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 37.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 40.1% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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% | 60.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 6.9% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 17.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 36.9% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.3% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 22% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 70.4% | 53.3% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -28.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 79.6% | 67.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 67.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 23% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.2% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aveley Close was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aveley Close has the 58th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 286th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aveley Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2016-02-19 | £346,414 |
| 5 Aveley Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2013-03-28 | £340,898 |
| 3 Aveley Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £97,800 | 2011-02-03 | £204,924 |
| 5 Aveley Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2005-08-12 | £381,959 |
| 5 Aveley Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2004-06-04 | £378,358 |
DA8 2AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 5,292 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 931 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 273 yd | |
| Kassiopi Cove | 2 Colebrook Street, Erith | 286 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 357 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Steak House | 16 Town Square, Erith | 373 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Town Square, Erith | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 507 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 588 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 782 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 33 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 136 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 427 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 430 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 171 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 179 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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.