Northumberland Way, Erith, DA8 3NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 3NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.5%	49%	1.5%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	52.5%	51%	-1.5%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DA8 3NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.4%	29.5%	3.1%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	58.7%	-5.6%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	4.7%	6.3%	1.6%	6.1%	0.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.6%	47.9%	1.3%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	35.2%	38.7%	3.5%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	14.1%	10.3%	-3.8%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	22.7%	16.7%	-6.0%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	9.8%	-10.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.7%	20.6%	-1.1%	13.4%	7.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	7.7%	2.6%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	13.9%	4.9%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	17%	27.5%	10.5%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	4.7%	3.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.5%	0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.1%	86.6%	-10.5%	81.4%	5.2%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	97.9%	89.7%	-8.2%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	89.7%	-6.8%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0%	10%	10.0%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	55%	46.2%	8.8%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Northumberland Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Way was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Northumberland Way has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 327th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.2%.

🔎 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 3NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Northumberland Way are based on 131 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 Northumberland Way, Erith, DA8 3NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA8 3NN

Average Price
£491,454

Semi-Detached
£508,032

Terraced
£444,481

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Northumberland Way

Average Price
£458,417

Semi-Detached
£490,389

Terraced
£416,910

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Northumberland WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Northumberland Way, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-03-27	£461,054
22 Northumberland Way, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2025-03-20	£563,511
38 Northumberland Way, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£517,500	2025-01-10	£529,670
28 Northumberland Way, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2024-11-11	£439,214
56 Northumberland Way, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-08-30	£459,812

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA8 3NN

Employment

DA8 3NN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

DA8 3NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	110
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	18
Education	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

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	4,366 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	166 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL	4out of 4	219 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP	3out of 4	645 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE	3out of 4	689 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS	3out of 4	882 yd	Academy converter	No	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	512 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT	3out of 4	1,935 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ	3out of 4	2,023 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA	1out of 4	2,027 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB	3out of 4	2,316 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT	- not rated	5,448 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	3,855 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	633 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB	3out of 4	1,865 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX	- not rated	1,919 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ	3out of 4	2,071 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW	- not rated	2,452 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
LJ's Sandwich Club	353 Bexley Road, Erith	377 yd
Tasty African Restaurant	325 Bexley Road, Erith	399 yd
Munchies	228 Bexley Road, Erith	441 yd
Perfect Cafe	23 Mill Road, Erith	554 yd
Jade Garden	4 Mill Road, Erith	568 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Duke Of Northumberland	322 Bexley Road, Erith	441 yd
The Brewers Arms	22 Brook Street, Erith	520 yd
North Heath Social Club	8 Mill Road, Erith	568 yd
The Bird And Barrell	100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	734 yd
The Red Barn	Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath	735 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wafflenest	375 Bexley Road, Erith	374 yd
Hooked Fish & Grill	137 Colyers Lane, Erith	405 yd
Joe's Fish Bar	234 Bexley Road, Erith	441 yd
Dinel Foods	238 - 240 Bexley Road, Erith	441 yd
BP Erith Service Station And Subway	Royal Oak Service Station, 291 Bexley Road	483 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith		576 yd
Sainsbury's Local	308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath		635 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	511 yd
Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane	grass pitches	521 yd
Woodside School COLYERS LANE	artificial grass pitch	524 yd
King Henry School AVENUE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	543 yd
Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE	grass pitches	807 yd
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD	grass pitches	891 yd
Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	977 yd
Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD	grass pitches	1,067 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA8 3NN