Detling Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3JL 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 Detling Road, Erith, DA8 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3JY, DA8 3JZ, DA8 3JS, DA8 3LE, DA8 3JN, DA8 3JW, DA8 3LQ, DA8 3JT, DA8 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA8 3JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 48.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 38.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 30% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.4% | 23.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25% | 12.4% | -12.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 29.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.3% | 74.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 87.1% | 83.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 82.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Detling Road was 121.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.7% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Detling Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 131st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Detling Road, Erith, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-13 | £394,705 |
| 19 Detling Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £461,822 |
| 21 Detling Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2019-02-25 | £349,852 |
| 19 Detling Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-11-17 | £475,158 |
| 23 Detling Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2015-11-13 | £424,800 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 944 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 | 352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,751 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 | 3,823 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 | 443 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 758 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 797 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 819 yd | |
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 839 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 405 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 695 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 819 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 872 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 329 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 332 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 346 yd | |
| BP Erith Service Station And Subway | Royal Oak Service Station, 291 Bexley Road | 737 yd | |
| The Sun | 257 Bexley Road, Erith | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 762 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 362 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 929 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 | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.