DA8 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 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 1AN is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00001974 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, DA8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, DA8 1AN.
598
28
£ 46,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1AN 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 69% social renting, DA8 1AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-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 1AN. The average age is 28.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,000
8 sales · Mean £ 143,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1AN is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Cornerstone School
King Henry School
Lessness Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.9 km
- Erith Mini Market0.5 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Le Cafe Creme0.5 km
- The Bookstore Cafe0.6 km
- Costa0.8 km
- K's Spice African Restaurant0.8 km
- The Ark Cafe And Bookshop0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.5 km
- Caffe Papavero0.5 km
- Chilli Chill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lucky Inn0.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Halfway Public House0.9 km
- The Ship0.0 km
- Erith Veterans Club0.9 km
- Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.5 km
- Belvedere1.5 km
- Slade Green2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Erith Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81AN · Data under Open Government Licence