Colyers Lane is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3PU 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 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3QB, DA8 3PX, DA8 3JA, DA8 3HX, DA8 3QA, DA8 3HS, DA8 3PD, DA8 3HZ, DA8 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA8 3PU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA8 3PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 45.9% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 37.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 41.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 12.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 27.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 11.4% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 30.6% | 16.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 77.9% | 63% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 86.1% | 80.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 80.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.7% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colyers Lane was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colyers Lane has the 58th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 347th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-06-23 | £428,851 |
| 207 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-08-14 | £361,507 |
| 211 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-01-29 | £385,478 |
| 213 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-07-07 | £391,696 |
| 217 Colyers Lane, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-06-29 | £372,713 |
DA8 3PU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA8 3PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 5,041 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 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 966 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 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,642 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 | 5,138 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 | 4,304 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 | 142 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Restaurant & Cafe | 2 Parkside Parade, Northend Road | 905 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 325 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,049 yd | |
| Saint Augustines Slade Green Welcome Cafe | St Augustines Church, Slade Green Road | 1,052 yd | |
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 1,061 yd | |
| LJ's Sandwich Club | 353 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 819 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 850 yd | |
| Danson Sports FC | Perry Street, Crayford | 1,016 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 1,020 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 196 yd | |
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 212 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 441 yd | |
| Afishionados | 13 Bridge Road, Erith | 585 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | 15 Bridge Road, Erith | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 276 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Danson Sports Fc MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD MAYPLACE SPORTS FIELD PERRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.