DA8 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1DD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00001974 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA8 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA8 1DD.
598
28
£ 46,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1DD 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
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in DA8 1DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DD. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1DD 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Cornerstone School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
King Henry School
Lessness Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.7 km
- Erith Mini Market0.6 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.9 km
- Afro-Caribbean Grocery Store0.9 km
- Apna Store0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe1.0 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.6 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.7 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.7 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.6 km
- China Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Diya Chicken0.2 km
- Fresh Fry / Peri Peri0.8 km
- New Ruby0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.8 km
- The Ship0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.7 km
- Belvedere1.5 km
- Slade Green2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81DD · Data under Open Government Licence