Peartree Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3NU 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 Peartree Close, Erith, DA8 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 6QW, DA7 6RL, DA8 3NW, DA8 3NX, DA8 3PA, DA7 6QL, DA8 3NT, DA7 6QN, DA7 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 3NU 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% |
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 3NU 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peartree Close 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.
Peartree Close 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Peartree Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2025-05-22 | £417,170 |
| 10 Peartree Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2025-03-27 | £448,247 |
| 2 Peartree Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-07-25 | £516,685 |
| 4 Peartree Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-10-25 | £481,999 |
| 6 Peartree Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2012-03-19 | £527,409 |
DA8 3NU 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 3NU 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 5,272 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,050 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 | 382 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 623 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 625 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 667 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 23 Mill Road, Erith | 782 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 667 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 769 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 786 yd | |
| The Bird And Barrell | 100 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 926 yd | |
| The Red Barn | Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 261 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 575 yd | |
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 595 yd | |
| Wafflenest | 375 Bexley Road, Erith | 631 yd | |
| Joe's Fish Bar | 234 Bexley Road, Erith | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 303 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.