Dabbling Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2HW 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dabbling Close, Erith, DA8 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2HE, DA8 2HF, DA8 2HD, DA8 2HB, DA8 2HQ, DA8 2HZ, DA8 2JP, DA8 2HG, DA8 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.4% | 41.4% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 41.8% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 57.9% | 58.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around DA8 2HW this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 52.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 36.3% | 40.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 37.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 55% | 34.9% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -46.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 69.3% | 60.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 21.9% | 23% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 69.3% | 60.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 26.8% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 3.6% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dabbling Close was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dabbling Close has the 44th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 300th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dabbling Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-05 | £429,192 |
| 16 Dabbling Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-20 | £333,014 |
| 24 Dabbling Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-11-04 | £408,872 |
| 17 Dabbling Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-07-23 | £337,542 |
| 9 Dabbling Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2021-06-23 | £400,334 |
DA8 2HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 2HW 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 459 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,904 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 | 2,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Riverside London Road , RM19 1QY | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 5,156 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 | 1,804 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Yacht Club | Manor Road, Erith | 200 yd | |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent | Manor Road, Erith | 200 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 693 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 843 yd | |
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 955 yd | |
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 978 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 915 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.