Highstead Crescent is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3JD is located in the Barnehurst 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 Highstead Crescent, Erith, DA8 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3LB, DA8 3JE, DA8 3HZ, DA8 3LA, DA8 3HY, DA8 3LF, DA8 3JG, DA8 3JA, DA8 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 51.9% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 42.3% | 48.1% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 44.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 27.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 19.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 77.8% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 88.5% | 84.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 83.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highstead Crescent was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highstead Crescent has the 47th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 220th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Highstead Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,250 | 2022-06-13 | £554,629 |
| 20 Highstead Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-27 | £373,110 |
| 16 Highstead Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2020-09-14 | £320,586 |
| 18 Highstead Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2012-11-02 | £339,216 |
| 20 Highstead Crescent, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2012-02-29 | £338,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 927 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 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,365 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,086 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 | 198 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 913 yd | |
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 930 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 944 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 948 yd | |
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 613 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 848 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 930 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 944 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 90 yd | |
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 103 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 318 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 802 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 936 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 202 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 1,050 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.