Avenue Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3AY is located in the Northumberland Heath 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 Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3BB, DA8 3BA, DA8 3DJ, DA8 3BE, DA8 3BD, DA8 3JZ, DA8 3DN, DA8 3AT, DA8 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 56.7% | 54% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.3% | 46% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 3AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 29.5% | 31.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 52.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 6.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 41.8% | 52.5% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.3% | 19.2% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 36.6% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 11.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 84.1% | 65.4% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 90.9% | 78.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 79.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Avenue Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-12-13 | £427,697 |
| 122 Avenue Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2017-06-16 | £420,261 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,730 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colyers Primary School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 770 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 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 529 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,505 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 | 1,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,263 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 | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,796 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 | 621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 640 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 640 yd | |
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 690 yd | |
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 707 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 187 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 500 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 768 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 910 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 529 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 540 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 581 yd | |
| Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings | 35 Bexley Road, Erith | 700 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Bexley Road, Erith | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 744 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 804 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 1,049 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 812 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.