Colyers Lane is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3NQ 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 Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3EZ, DA8 3HH, DA8 3NS, DA8 3NP, DA8 3HB, DA8 3NE, DA8 3NG, DA8 1HP, DA8 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 54.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 45.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 38% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 45.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 51.1% | 52.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.3% | 19.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 13.1% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 35.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 12.3% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.3% | 70.5% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 88.1% | 79.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 79.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colyers Lane was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colyers Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 121st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2023-06-02 | £447,647 |
| 28 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-23 | £384,602 |
| 20 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-07-22 | £400,829 |
| 28 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-02-09 | £400,762 |
| 16 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-10-16 | £298,194 |
DA8 3NQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road , DA7 5BS | 3out of 4 | 801 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 | 478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,554 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 | 862 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 73 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 103 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 143 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 250 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 143 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 220 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 269 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 526 yd | |
| Erith Rugby Football Club | Sussex Road, Erith | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 99 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 143 yd | |
| Dinel Foods | 238 - 240 Bexley Road, Erith | 143 yd | |
| BP Erith Service Station And Subway | Royal Oak Service Station, 291 Bexley Road | 224 yd | |
| The Sun | 257 Bexley Road, Erith | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 730 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Bursted Wood Primary School SWANBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.