Bexley
21 addresses across 1 postcode (DA8), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20101640.
12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 48% of premises. The nearest railway station is Erith, about 1.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 6 m above sea level. 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Riverside Surgery, about 550 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 175 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1996-2002 (3); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (57% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Erith Riverside: up to 270 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Abbey Car Breakers, Wheatley Terrace Road, Erith (Balance Site F), not permissioned (270 m)
- Abbey Car Breakers, Wheatley Terrace Road, Erith (Balance Site F), not permissioned (270 m)
- Morrisons Erith: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- The Former Pop In Parlour, Cornelia Place, Erith: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (460 m)
- Pier Road East: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (510 m)
- Pier Road West: up to 182 homes, not permissioned (570 m)
- Potion, 44 Erith High Street, Erith, permissioned (590 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 2PF | 100% | 48% | 48% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km |
| Slade Green 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km | |
| Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 25 within 800 m; nearest Manor Road / Frobisher Road Erith | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 5.8 km |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 6.5 km |
| EV charging points | 33 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Riverside Surgery | 550 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 670 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 670 m |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 2.9 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 780 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 720 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Erith Recreation Ground 3.7 ha | 650 m |
| Allotments | South Road Allotments 3.2 ha | 870 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 820 m west. 4 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m west |
| Howbury moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay | Bay | 350 m north-east |
| Coldharbour Point | Wetland | 1.2 km north |
| Lime Wood | Wood | 2.0 km west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 2.5 km south |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.8 km east |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 5.0 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Church of England/Christian | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peareswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m | No published inspection |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 2.0 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Alfred Premier DA8 2AQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| King Of The Grill DA8 2AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| KFC Erith DA8 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Morrisons DA8 2AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| National Construction College Canteen At Erith Training Cent DA8 2AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Erith Yacht Club DA8 2AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Jrk Bros. Also T/A ASEC Group Ltd DA8 2AD | Other catering premises | 470 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Beyond Boundaries Rise CIC DA8 1BA | Other catering premises | 480 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cornwallis Close (56); On or near Raleigh Close (44); On or near Springhead Road (20); On or near Appold Street (17); On or near Aperfield Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 25% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 40% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA8 2PF: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.