DA8 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Fidelis Road, 0.4km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1AT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00166770 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST FIDELIS ROAD, DA8 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FIDELIS ROAD, DA8 1AT.
220
32
£ 46,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, DA8 1AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1AT. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 153,500
4 sales · Mean £ 144,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1AT is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
King Henry School
Cornerstone School
Woodside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado1.0 km
- Erith Mini Market0.5 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.6 km
- Apna Store0.5 km
- Belvedere Local0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Le Cafe Creme0.5 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado1.0 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company1.0 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.1 km
- Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.5 km
- China Red Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Diya Chicken0.1 km
- Fresh Fry / Peri Peri1.0 km
- New Ruby0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Erith Veterans Club0.8 km
- Halfway Public House1.0 km
- The Ship0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.4 km
- Belvedere1.6 km
- Slade Green2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Erith Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81AT · Data under Open Government Licence