Frinsted Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3LB 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 Frinsted Road, Erith, DA8 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3LF, DA8 3JD, DA8 3LA, DA8 3HU, DA8 3LQ, DA8 3HY, DA8 3JE, DA8 3LD, DA8 3HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3LB 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 Frinsted Road was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frinsted Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 217th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Frinsted Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-30 | £273,582 |
| 128 Frinsted Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2000-11-17 | £306,792 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyers Primary School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Junior School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Infant and Nursery School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 663 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howbury Grange Technical School Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,315 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 266 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 863 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 927 yd | |
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 944 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 956 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 543 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 777 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 916 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 956 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 105 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 106 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 352 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 844 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 934 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 261 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 984 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.