Badlow Close is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3SA 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 Badlow Close, Erith, DA8 3SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3LD, DA8 3FH, DA8 3RQ, DA8 3FJ, DA8 3RE, DA8 3LF, DA8 3FL, DA8 3FN, DA8 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA8 3SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.3% | 40% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 16.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.1% | 22.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 7.2% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 15.3% | 10.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 34.2% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 24.7% | 15.8% | -8.9% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 67.5% | 69.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
In this area, 67.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 67.5% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 13% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 67.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 23.4% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badlow Close was 203.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 291.6% higher than the Barnehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badlow Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst and the 50th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Badlow Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-03 | £385,407 |
| 46 Badlow Close, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-12 | £351,228 |
| 38 Badlow Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2024-03-28 | £375,558 |
| 39 Badlow Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-05-05 | £373,724 |
| 25 Badlow Close, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-30 | £385,591 |
DA8 3SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3SA 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 | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normandy Primary School Fairford Avenue , Barnehurst DA7 6QP | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road , DA8 3PR | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Infant School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,086 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 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 2out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,049 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 | 431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Avenue Road, Erith | 687 yd | |
| The Whitehart Restaurant And Winebar | 44 Erith High Street, Erith | 826 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 826 yd | |
| K's Spice African Restaurant | 13 Pier Road, Erith | 826 yd | |
| Costa | 21 Town Square, Erith | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 430 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 619 yd | |
| Corner Pin PH | The Corner Pin Public House, Slade Green Road | 814 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 954 yd | |
| The Duke Of Northumberland | 322 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith Kebab | 133 Birling Road, Erith | 193 yd | |
| Metro's | 127 Birling Road, Erith | 212 yd | |
| Hooked Fish & Grill | 137 Colyers Lane, Erith | 520 yd | |
| KFC Erith | 1 Manor Road, Erith | 759 yd | |
| Deelish | 23 Pier Road, Erith | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 813 yd | |
| Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith | 1,031 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Woodside School COLYERS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 440 yd |
| Colyers Primary School (Closed) Colyers Lane | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Peareswood Primary School Peareswood Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Normandy Primary School FAIRFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Erith Trades And Social Club (Closed) James Watt Way | 807 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 828 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.