Lydia Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2BB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lydia Road, Erith, DA8 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2AZ, DA8 2BU, DA8 2AY, DA8 2PJ, DA8 2BD, DA8 2BE, DA8 2PN, DA8 2BA, DA8 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 2BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.4% | 52.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 36.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 25.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 30.2% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 21.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 76% | 63.6% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 79.2% | 77.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 77.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 18.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydia Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydia Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 307th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lydia Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-03-30 | £394,082 |
| 10 Lydia Road, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-12 | £373,070 |
| 4 Lydia Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-10-21 | £326,759 |
| 2 Lydia Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-09-21 | £384,704 |
| 7 Lydia Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-22 | £367,362 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 2BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,311 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 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 391 yd | |
| Kassiopi Cove | 2 Colebrook Street, Erith | 526 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 577 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Steak House | 16 Town Square, Erith | 596 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Town Square, Erith | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 562 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 610 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 799 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 239 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 266 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 619 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 622 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 434 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 379 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.