Colyers Lane is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3PE is located in the Barnehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3NY, DA8 3PA, DA8 3JF, DA8 3PB, DA8 3NX, DA8 3NW, DA8 3JQ, DA8 3NZ, DA8 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3PE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.3% of the population 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 | 56% | 59.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 8.3% |
| Male | 44% | 40.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 | 35.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 37.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 16% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
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 | 42.8% | 42.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around DA8 3PE this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 28.7% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 20.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% 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% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 80.5% | 79.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 83% | 83.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 83.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.5% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colyers Lane was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colyers Lane has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 299th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-08 | £375,751 |
| 127 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-28 | £407,739 |
| 127 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-04-07 | £267,398 |
| 117 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-06-23 | £439,330 |
| 117 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-11-15 | £430,998 |
DA8 3PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,510 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 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,853 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 | 399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 513 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 540 yd | |
| Munchies | 228 Bexley Road, Erith | 549 yd | |
| Spice Brasserie | 190 Bexley Road, Erith | 631 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 4 Mill Road, Erith | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 549 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 648 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 22 Brook Street, Erith | 680 yd | |
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 798 yd | |
| The Duchess Of Kent | 143 Brook Street, Erith | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 99 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 504 yd | |
| BP Erith Service Station And Subway | Royal Oak Service Station, 291 Bexley Road | 518 yd | |
| The Sun | 257 Bexley Road, Erith | 518 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 279 Bexley Road, Erith | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 587 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 308 Erith Road, Bexleyheath | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 260 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School WHEELOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.