Moat Lane is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2ND 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 Moat Lane, Erith, DA8 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2NA, DA8 2NB, DA8 2PA, DA8 2LZ, DA8 2NQ, DA8 2NP, DA8 2NG, DA8 2NR, DA8 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 2ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 37.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 44.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 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 | 25.6% | 21.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 34.3% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 21.8% | 29.9% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 27.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.3% | 52.1% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 75.3% | 68.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 14% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 75% | 67.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 25.6% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.8% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moat Lane was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moat Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 120th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Moat Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2022-03-14 | £406,131 |
| 35 Moat Lane, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-08-06 | £729,647 |
| Slade Green Football Club Moat Lane, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-08-06 | £583,718 |
| 71 Moat Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2002-05-31 | £386,867 |
| 73 Moat Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,700 | 1999-02-26 | £442,061 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Junior School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Green Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries The Backstage Centre , High House Production Park RM19 1RJ | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 324 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 614 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 867 yd | |
| Erith Yacht Club | Manor Road, Erith | 1,065 yd | |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent | Manor Road, Erith | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 354 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 324 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 1,022 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 9 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.