Oak Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 2NL 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 Oak Road, Erith, DA8 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 2NQ, DA8 2NG, DA8 2DP, DA8 2NP, DA8 2NB, DA8 2NU, DA8 2DR, DA8 2NA, DA8 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 2NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 52% | 55.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48% | 44.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 41.9% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 38.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 69.7% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 88.2% | 76.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 76.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.9% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Road was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.2% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 152nd highest crime rate of 716 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oak Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2026-03-13 | £345,000 |
| 2 Oak Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-01-15 | £354,456 |
| 17 Oak Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2023-10-11 | £388,844 |
| 17 Oak Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2023-10-11 | £320,598 |
| 41 Oak Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-06-21 | £320,555 |
DA8 2NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,707 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 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Green Primary School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 661 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 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 918 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 | 618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,173 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 | 3,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 4,257 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 | 4,961 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 | 663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,218 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 | 224 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 644 yd | |
| Lodge Cafe & Grill At Selco | 21 Kennet Road, Crayford | 703 yd | |
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Railway Club | Forest Road, Erith | 195 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 774 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lucky Inn | 39 Forest Road, Erith | 224 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 811 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 811 yd | |
| Kebab Side | 1 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 869 yd | |
| Yummy City | 6 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Green Football Club (Closed) Moat Lane | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Slade Green Recreation Ground SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND SLADE GREEN RECREATION GROUND HAZEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Slade Green Primary School SLADE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 919 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.