Hazel Drive is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2LU 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 Hazel Drive, Erith, DA8 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2LZ, DA8 2PA, DA8 2LS, DA8 2JQ, DA8 2LT, DA8 2QE, DA8 2LP, DA8 2NA, DA8 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 36.6% | 42.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 41.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 45% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around DA8 2LU this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 28.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 17.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 24.6% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 79.1% | 65.5% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 81.4% | 80% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 79.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Drive was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Drive has the 65th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 310th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hazel Drive, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2025-04-22 | £365,890 |
| 39 Hazel Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-01-10 | £392,472 |
| 48 Hazel Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-02-08 | £467,813 |
| 25 Hazel Drive, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-09-28 | £275,000 |
| 38 Hazel Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-11-17 | £359,583 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 2out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Temple Grove Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh UTC Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,716 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 | 5,437 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,913 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 | 398 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 469 yd | |
| Erith Yacht Club | Manor Road, Erith | 812 yd | |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent | Manor Road, Erith | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 460 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 398 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 1,087 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 980 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.