Masefield Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2DG 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 Masefield Close, Erith, DA8 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2DF, DA8 2DQ, DA8 2DE, DA8 2DB, DA8 2HA, DA8 2DJ, DA8 2DN, DA8 2DL, DA8 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 2DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 55.5% | 52% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 37% | 47.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 37% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 45.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.2% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 26.1% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 21.5% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.9% | 57.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 80.2% | 70.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 78.8% | 70.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.1% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.7% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield Close was 230.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 342.2% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Masefield Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 37th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 Masefield Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-01-10 | £532,229 |
| 3 Masefield Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-06-11 | £378,790 |
| 5 Masefield Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-10-08 | £349,186 |
| 19 Masefield Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-04-28 | £368,433 |
| 18 Masefield Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-11-25 | £358,414 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 2DG 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,594 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 | 1out of 4 | 5,079 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 | 986 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 338 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 516 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 611 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 305 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 496 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 338 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 373 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 373 yd | |
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 610 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.