DA8 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Erith in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1BA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00176912 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA8 1BA.
515
40
£ 46,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1BA 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 55% social renting, DA8 1BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 1BA. The average age is 39.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1BA is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Peareswood Primary School
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School
Woodside Academy
King Henry School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- The Royal Alfred Premier0.3 km
- MJ Convenience Store1.0 km
- Supersave Supermarket0.6 km
- Zenith Recycling Ltd0.9 km
- Aglory Cash & Carry0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Erith Veterans Club0.3 km
- Corner Pin PH0.9 km
- The Ship1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Metro's1.0 km
- Diya Chicken1.0 km
- Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
- Yildiran Kebab & Burger Bar0.8 km
- King Of The Grill0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Basil's@ Re-Instate1.0 km
- Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Centre For Oneness0.8 km
- T Bones Cafe0.8 km
- Tropical Cafe1.0 km
- Erith Yacht Club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.6 km
- Slade Green1.5 km
- Barnehurst2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81BA · Data under Open Government Licence