DA8 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Road, 0.5km from Lessness Heath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, DA8 1DT represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00001976 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, DA8 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, DA8 1DT.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA8 1DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £422k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1DT. 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
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 396,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA8 1DT has low crime rates — 20 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
Northumberland Heath Primary School
King Henry School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belmont Academy
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Barnehurst Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Brewers Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.9 km
- Royal Standard1.0 km
- Erith Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Munchies0.7 km
- Spice Brasserie0.5 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church1.0 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Super Kebab0.5 km
- Welcome Inn0.7 km
- Tasty Chicken1.0 km
- The Frying Pan0.7 km
- Chilli Chill0.6 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Annette Hogben0.8 km
- Costcut Express0.7 km
- Flying Fishman At The Great Harry Public House Car Park0.7 km
- Hendricks Newsagent & Convenience Store0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith1.2 km
- Belvedere1.5 km
- Barnehurst1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81DT · Data under Open Government Licence