Park Crescent is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3DF 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 Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3DE, DA8 3AW, DA8 3DH, DA8 3BZ, DA8 3BY, DA8 3AN, DA8 1RU, DA8 3AS, DA8 1SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3DF 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 Park Crescent was 132.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 116th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Park Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-06-14 | £530,676 |
| 1B Park Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-09-29 | £464,005 |
| 1A Park Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-15 | £470,690 |
| 1 Park Crescent, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2020-06-22 | £439,744 |
| 33 Park Crescent, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2012-10-18 | £1,008,524 |
DA8 3DF 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 3DF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,889 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 Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Slade Green Temple Grove Chrome Road , Slade Green DA8 2EL | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 255 yd | |
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 262 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 262 yd | |
| K's Spice African Restaurant | 13 Pier Road, Erith | 262 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 46 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 274 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 382 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 985 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starburger | 6 Cross Street, Erith | 260 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 23A Pier Road, Erith | 262 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 262 yd | |
| Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings | 35 Bexley Road, Erith | 274 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Bexley Road, Erith | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 284 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 244 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 364 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 905 yd | |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 975 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 203.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.