DA8 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.3km from Erith in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1AF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00002001 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, DA8 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, DA8 1AF.
313
34
£ 46,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA8 1AF has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1AF. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 205,400
Terraced
£ 287,500
2 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1AF is moderate at 87 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
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
King Henry School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Woodside Academy
Peareswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Erith Mini Market0.7 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
- The Royal Alfred Premier0.9 km
- Apna Store0.7 km
- Supersave Supermarket0.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Le Cafe Creme0.7 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.3 km
- Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness0.4 km
- T Bones Cafe0.4 km
- Tropical Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Diya Chicken0.3 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
- Yildiran Kebab & Burger Bar0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Erith Veterans Club0.6 km
- The Ship0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.2 km
- Belvedere1.9 km
- Slade Green2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Erith Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81AF · Data under Open Government Licence