DA8 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Battle Road, 0.3km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00001991 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BS.
381
31
£ 46,300 /yr
45%
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
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in DA8 1BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-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 1BS. The average age is 31.1. 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
Terraced
£ 270,000
9 sales · Mean £ 287,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1BS is moderate at 58 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
Cornerstone School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
King Henry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.7 km
- Erith Mini Market0.4 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.6 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.7 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.4 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.7 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.7 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.4 km
- Caffe Papavero0.9 km
- Chilli Chill0.5 km
- Lucky Inn0.4 km
- Lunchies0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.5 km
- The Ship0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.8 km
- Belvedere1.2 km
- Barnehurst2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81BS · Data under Open Government Licence