Butler Drive is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3AQ is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 2015-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butler Drive, Erith, DA8 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3RP, DA8 3FF, DA8 3BF, DA8 3FH, DA8 3DD, DA8 3FE, DA8 3RD, DA8 3RQ, DA8 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3AQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 56.4% | 57.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 43.6% | 42.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA8 3AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56% | 37.6% | -18.4% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 51.3% | 25.0% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 48.8% | 62.4% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 5.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 15.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 9.5% | -12.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 15.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 43.1% | 26.2% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 22.5% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 27.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58.1% | 41.5% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 78% | 64.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 13.5% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 64.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 28.1% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butler Drive was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butler Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 104th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Butler Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,297 | 2025-03-07 | £313,467 |
| 17 Butler Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-22 | £433,297 |
| 4 Butler Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £262,500 | 2020-10-12 | £313,921 |
| 9 Butler Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £312,500 | 2015-12-18 | £439,634 |
| 13 Butler Drive, Erith, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £302,500 | 2015-12-10 | £425,565 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 3AQ 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 | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colyers Primary School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Erith,CofE VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 720 yd | Community 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 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 943 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community 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 | 1,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,370 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 | 4,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,342 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 | 571 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 915 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 635 yd | |
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 820 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 820 yd | |
| K's Spice African Restaurant | 13 Pier Road, Erith | 820 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 536 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 627 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 636 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 275 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 296 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 673 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 678 yd | |
| King Of The Grill | 9 Manor Road, Erith | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 784 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 743 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.