Victoria Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3AN is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Road, Erith, DA8 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3DH, DA8 3DE, DA8 3DF, DA8 3AW, DA8 3DZ, DA8 3AP, DA8 3AX, DA8 3SH, DA8 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.1% | 37% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 44.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 14.1% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 31.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.3% | 62.5% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 86.5% | 80.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 80.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 114th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Victoria Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-06-22 | £560,313 |
| 5 Victoria Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,500 | 2021-03-17 | £457,287 |
| 3 Victoria Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-08-28 | £483,212 |
| 2A Victoria Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2017-06-16 | £550,205 |
| 2B Victoria Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-03-31 | £542,393 |
DA8 3AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA8 3AN 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 964 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 251 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 251 yd | |
| K's Spice African Restaurant | 13 Pier Road, Erith | 251 yd | |
| Riverside Fish & Steak House | 16 Town Square, Erith | 348 yd | |
| Subway | 18 Town Square, Erith | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 126 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 291 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 301 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings | 35 Bexley Road, Erith | 232 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Bexley Road, Erith | 232 yd | |
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 245 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 251 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 319 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 441 yd | |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 777 yd | |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.