Hilary Close, Erith, DA8 3NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	51.4%	3.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	52.2%	48.6%	-3.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	35.4%	38.4%	3.0%	37.9%	0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	44.5%	46.3%	1.8%	44.2%	2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.5%	7.1%	-0.4%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	9.4%	5.6%	-3.8%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	46.3%	50.9%	4.6%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	34.7%	32.8%	-1.9%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	14.1%	13.9%	-0.2%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4.1%	1.2%	-2.9%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

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	25.6%	13.8%	-11.8%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.7%	7.1%	-12.6%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	19.3%	2.4%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	6.7%	0.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	18.6%	8.0%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	29.4%	11.3%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	2.4%	5.2%	2.8%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	3.1%	0.9%	-2.2%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.2%	7.6%	5.4%	3.1%	4.5%
Other Asian	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	1.9%	8.5%	6.6%	2.5%	6.0%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	0.8%	1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
White	86.6%	76.4%	-10.2%	81.4%	-5.0%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.5% 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	91.6%	78.5%	-13.1%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	0.9%	9.1%	8.2%	6.1%	3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1.6%	5.1%	3.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	5%	5.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	78.5%	-11.8%	83.2%	-4.7%
10+ Years	0%	13%	13.0%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	2.9%	2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	0.3%	-9.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
France	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Sikh	6.4%	0.9%	5.5%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Hilary Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilary Close was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hilary Close has the 45th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in DA8 3NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hilary Close are based on 27 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 Hilary Close, Erith, DA8 3NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA8 3NH

Average Price
£375,262

Semi-Detached
£374,266

Terraced
£375,386

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hilary Close

Average Price
£390,513

Semi-Detached
£399,205

Terraced
£388,029

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hilary CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Hilary Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-07-06	£390,969
3 Hilary Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£372,000	2022-02-07	£402,664
1 Hilary Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-11-02	£384,692
12 Hilary Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2018-11-29	£404,098
5 Hilary Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2018-04-27	£383,068

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA8 3NH

Employment

DA8 3NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Transport and storage	14
Construction	13
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3

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	3,919 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS	3out of 4	366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	382 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE	3out of 4	488 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Academy Belmont Road , DA8 1LE	3out of 4	894 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	911 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	1,647 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	1,878 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT	3out of 4	2,025 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	2,159 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	3,625 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	1,189 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,579 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,964 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	2,225 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	2,448 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jalsha 2	300 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	239 yd
OG Burger - Original Gourmet Bexleyheath	294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	239 yd
Onamika Restaurant	294 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	239 yd
Hovis Bakeries Canteen	Belmont Road, Erith	280 yd
LJ's Sandwich Club	353 Bexley Road, Erith	415 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brewers Arms	22 Brook Street, Erith	403 yd
The Bird And Barrell	100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	418 yd
The Red Barn	Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	418 yd
The Duke Of Northumberland	322 Bexley Road, Erith	496 yd
North Heath Social Club	8 Mill Road, Erith	561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saprano's	304 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	239 yd
Wafflenest	375 Bexley Road, Erith	353 yd
Belmont Balti House	3 Belmont Road, Erith	374 yd
New Beijing City	1 Brook Street, Erith	377 yd
Suha's Kitchen	85 Brook Street, Erith	377 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath	239 yd
Tesco	204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith	675 yd
The Co-Operative	131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath	1,026 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	439 yd
Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE	grass pitches	540 yd
King Henry School AVENUE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	857 yd
Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	881 yd
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD	grass pitches	976 yd
Belmont Academy BELMONT ROAD	grass pitches	1,030 yd
Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	1,052 yd
Russell Park GARRARD CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,058 yd
Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane	grass pitches	1,075 yd
Woodside School COLYERS LANE	artificial grass pitch	1,077 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	78 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA8 3NH