Freeland Way is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2LQ 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freeland Way, Erith, DA8 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2HU, DA8 2JB, DA8 2JE, DA8 2HN, DA8 2HT, DA8 2LW, DA8 2HS, DA8 2FP, DA8 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 2LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.6% | 41.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.6% | 53.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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 | 26.1% | 13.3% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.9% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 31.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80.2% | 65.8% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 86.6% | 73.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 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 | 86% | 73.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.9% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1.5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeland Way was 201.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.7% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freeland Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 51st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Freeland Way, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-05-06 | £238,945 |
| 8 Freeland Way, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-05-13 | £180,335 |
| 6 Freeland Way, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-08-11 | £243,415 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 2LQ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 367 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 | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 1,303 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 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,933 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 | 4,948 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 | 1,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 109 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 394 yd | |
| Erith Yacht Club | Manor Road, Erith | 821 yd | |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent | Manor Road, Erith | 821 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 166 yd | |
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 394 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 708 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 708 yd | |
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 936 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.