DA8 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Road, 0.7km from Lessness Heath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, DA8 1DN represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00001976 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, DA8 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, DA8 1DN.
301
38
£ 49,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DA8 1DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1DN. The average age is 37.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 493,750
2 sales · Mean £ 493,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA8 1DN has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
King Henry School
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Barnehurst Junior School
Barnehurst Infant School
Lessness Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Premier Colyers Lane Supermarket1.0 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.8 km
- Annette Hogben1.0 km
- Costcut Express0.9 km
- Flying Fishman At The Great Harry Public House Car Park0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre1.0 km
- The Brewers Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- Erith Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- North Heath Social Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Munchies0.6 km
- Spice Brasserie0.4 km
- Hovis Bakeries Canteen0.8 km
- LJ's Sandwich Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Super Kebab0.4 km
- Welcome Inn0.9 km
- Chilli Chill0.6 km
- The Frying Pan0.9 km
- Bexley Fried Chicken0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith1.0 km
- Barnehurst1.5 km
- Belvedere1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81DN · Data under Open Government Licence