Emes Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3EL is located in the Northumberland Heath 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 Emes Road, Erith, DA8 3EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3BP, DA8 3EU, DA8 3DA, DA8 3BT, DA8 3BW, DA8 3EJ, DA8 3BG, DA8 3BS, DA8 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.8% | 52.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 41.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 41.4% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 51.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.2% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.1% | 23.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 10.2% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 27.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 67.5% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 89.2% | 75.1% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 75.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.2% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emes Road was 211.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.7% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emes Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 46th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Emes Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-12-20 | £385,771 |
| 23 Emes Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,330 | 2021-07-30 | £362,374 |
| 25 Emes Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-06 | £378,883 |
| 37 Emes Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-16 | £409,250 |
| 37 Emes Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-04-18 | £402,917 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,222 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 | 981 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 204 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 405 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 449 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 457 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 405 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 457 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 561 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 657 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Kebab | 194 Bexley Road, Erith | 204 yd | |
| BP Erith Service Station And Subway | Royal Oak Service Station, 291 Bexley Road | 344 yd | |
| The Sun | 257 Bexley Road, Erith | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 279 Bexley Road, Erith | 344 yd | |
| Bexley Fried Chicken | 281 Bexley Road, Erith | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 279 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.6 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.