Sandpiper Drive is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2NH 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandpiper Drive, Erith, DA8 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2LL, DA8 2NY, DA8 2JT, DA8 2JR, DA8 2HG, DA8 2JU, DA8 2HQ, DA8 2JP, DA8 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 2NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.7% | 53.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 41.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 40.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 30.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 17.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 42.7% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 27.1% | 36.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 33.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 60.1% | 47.6% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 77.6% | 64.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 20.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 65% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 23.5% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandpiper Drive was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.3% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandpiper Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 115th highest crime rate of 716 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Sandpiper Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2024-09-06 | £325,650 |
| 39 Sandpiper Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-07-05 | £358,228 |
| 69 Sandpiper Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-20 | £314,435 |
| 5 Sandpiper Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-12-21 | £351,766 |
| 15 Sandpiper Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-12-12 | £352,887 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 2NH 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 5,081 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 | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Green Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 653 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 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,402 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 | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh UTC Dartford Brunel Way , DA1 5TF | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 3,111 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 | 4,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,042 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 | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 3,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Yacht Club | Manor Road, Erith | 587 yd | |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent | Manor Road, Erith | 587 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 849 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | 35 Forest Road, Erith | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 1,035 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 781 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.