Bexley Road is in Erith and in Bexley district. DA8 3SW is located in the Erith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA8 3SL, DA8 1QJ, DA8 3DX, DA8 3ES, DA8 3DY, DA8 3DU, DA8 1QL, DA8 3SP, DA8 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA8 3SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.6% | 52.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 36% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 50% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 17.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 31% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 17.2% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.8% | 60.5% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.4% 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% | 80.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 80.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.8% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bexley Road was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bexley Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Belvedere and the 336th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85A Bexley Road, Erith, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2025-08-01 | £439,777 |
| 79 Bexley Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2025-04-30 | £434,695 |
| 81A Bexley Road, Erith, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-11-29 | £571,287 |
| 1 St Peter'S 69 Bexley Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-11-24 | £242,426 |
| 75A Bexley Road, Erith, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,995 | 2023-10-20 | £274,995 |
DA8 3SW 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,422 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 VA Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE VA School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Lesney Park Road , DA8 3DG | - not rated | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 502 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 794 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness | Centre For Oneness, 4 Fraser Road | 120 yd | |
| T Bones Cafe | 18 Fraser Road, Erith | 120 yd | |
| Le Cafe Creme | 7 Alford Road, Erith | 526 yd | |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate | St. Johns Hall, West Street | 649 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop | 19 Pier Road, Erith | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & | Avenue Road, Erith | 526 yd | |
| The Exchange, Erith | Erith Library, Walnut Tree Road | 604 yd | |
| Erith Veterans Club | Park Crescent, Erith | 617 yd | |
| The Ship | 110 West Street, Erith | 649 yd | |
| North Heath Social Club | 8 Mill Road, Erith | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Papavero | Erith Railway Station, Stonewood Road | 435 yd | |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway | 3 Alford Road, Erith | 526 yd | |
| Pom Pom Fish Bar | 7A Alford Road, Erith | 526 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 72 West Street, Erith | 588 yd | |
| Yildiran Kebab & Burger Bar | 98 West Street, Erith | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | Sainsbury's, 1 Bronze Walk | 554 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 204 - 210 Bexley Road, Erith | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Europa Gym Centre (Closed) Fraser Road | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL LESNEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Youth And Family Centre West Street | 665 yd | |
| Riverside Swim Centre (Closed) Erith High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School BEXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Erith Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| King Henry School AVENUE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Erith Leisure Centre ERITH SPORTS CENTRE ERITH SPORTS CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Bodyworks (Bexley College) (Closed) Tower Road | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Erith) ERITH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 855 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.