Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 3DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 3DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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%	24.1%	-5.4%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	51.1%	2.8%	44.2%	6.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.9%	11.4%	4.5%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	12.6%	11.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	5.3%

Health

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	40.4%	41%	0.6%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	31.6%	38.4%	6.8%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	20.5%	15.5%	-5.0%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	6.7%	3.7%	-3.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.2%	19.5%	-12.7%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	11.4%	0.7%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.4%	-4.4%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	4.2%	-1.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.8%	12.3%	8.5%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	33.9%	11.3%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	6.5%	4.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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)
Chinese	1%	1.5%	0.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	11.8%	17%	5.2%	3.1%	13.9%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	5.1%	10%	4.9%	2.5%	7.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	79.8%	67.9%	-11.9%	81.4%	-13.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.3% 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	87.9%	82.3%	-5.6%	83.2%	-0.9%
European Union	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	2.4%	6.3%	3.9%	2.7%	3.6%
Middle East and Asia	7.1%	8.1%	1.0%	5.6%	2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	82%	-5.5%	83.2%	-1.2%
10+ Years	0%	16.2%	16.2%	9.8%	6.4%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	0%	-10.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	76.7%	16.6%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.9%	37.2%	-21.3%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	14.4%	0.9%	13.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Lesney Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lesney Park Road was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lesney Park Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 26th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DA8 3DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lesney Park Road are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lesney Park Road, Erith, DA8 3DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA8 3DQ

Average Price
£760,263

Semi-Detached
£626,780

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£845,207

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lesney Park Road

Average Price
£445,805

Semi-Detached
£642,512

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£889,964

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,762

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lesney Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Lesney Park Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£970,000	2023-01-17	£950,600
5 Lesney Park Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£550,099	2021-06-25	£623,234
7 Lesney Park Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2019-08-28	£1,036,070
23 Lesney Park Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2019-06-26	£527,823
17 Lesney Park Road, Erith, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£875,000	2015-04-17	£1,389,789

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA8 3DQ

Employment

DA8 3DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DA8 3DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX	3out of 4	4,598 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	82 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ	3out of 4	681 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN	2out of 4	641 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT	3out of 4	1,245 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS	2out of 4	2,922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	3,127 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	3,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW	1out of 4	3,572 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB	3out of 4	897 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	1,849 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	2,115 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	2,821 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	2,954 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness	Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road	453 yd
T Bones Cafe	18 Fraser Road, Erith	453 yd
The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar	44 Erith High Street, Erith	525 yd
The Ark Cafe And Bookshop	19 Pier Road, Erith	525 yd
K's Spice African Restaurant	13 Pier Road, Erith	525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee &	Avenue Road, Erith	121 yd
Erith Veterans Club	Park Crescent, Erith	344 yd
The Exchange, Erith	Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road	559 yd
The Ship	110 West Street, Erith	959 yd
North Heath Social Club	8 Mill Road, Erith	1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caffe Papavero	Erith Railway Station, Stonewood Road	501 yd
Finest Kebab & Chicken Also T/A Monster Burgers/Master Wings	35 Bexley Road, Erith	507 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Bexley Road, Erith	507 yd
Starburger	6 Cross Street, Erith	520 yd
House Of Spice	23A Pier Road, Erith	525 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	40 Pier Road, Erith	582 yd
Morrisons	James Watt Way, Erith	909 yd
Tesco	204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith	939 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets	Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk	954 yd

Sport

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	138 yd
Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD	grass pitches	371 yd
Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	439 yd
Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road	health and fitness suite	482 yd
Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	641 yd
Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	670 yd
Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way		680 yd
King Henry School AVENUE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	690 yd
Woodside School COLYERS LANE	artificial grass pitch	831 yd
Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane	grass pitches	843 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	212.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA8 3DQ