Filston Road Erith, Bexley
18 addresses across 1 postcode (DA8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20100552.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Belvedere, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Frank's Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland Heath Med.ctr., about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £226,000 | £212,000 | £240,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £56,500 | £56,500 | £56,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £54,500 | £54,500 | £54,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2019 | 6 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £305,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Nov 2017 | 6 GARAGES DA8 1QA | Other | £74,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2008 | 9 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2006 | 2 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 3 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £212,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2000 | 1 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £93,500 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 3 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £99,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1997 | 1 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 17 Jan 1995 | 1 DA8 1QA | Terraced | £54,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (34% of about 680 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages adjacent to 9 Wadeville Close: up to 6 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to Woodside School: up to 140 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 106 Bexley Road: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Adjacent To 22 Abbey Crescent: up to 5 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent 98 Milton Road, Belvedere: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 45-47 Nuxley Road, Belvedere: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- ASDA and B&Q Belvedere: up to 460 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Europa House Europa Trading Estate, Fraser Road: up to 60 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: THAMES WATER, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: THAMES WATER, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 17 m and 22 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1QA | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Belvedere 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trinity School Hillside | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 52 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumberland Heath Med.ctr. | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Soka Blackmore Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bexley Road Dental Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frank's Park 18 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapmans Land Allotments 1.4 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John the Baptish, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St John the Baptish | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood | Wood | 370 m south |
| Coldharbour Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Anchor Bay | Bay | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 18 | 11 |
2 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bexley: see them on the Bexley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | 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 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lessness Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belvedere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belvedere Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Holly Hill Campus DA17 6HL | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Chilli Chill DA8 1PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Chartwells At Trinity School Belvedere CE VA Comprehensive DA17 6HU | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Fox House Day Nursery DA17 6HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Happi Feet Nursery DA17 6HF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets DA8 1GF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Apna Store DA8 1DB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Londis DA8 1PP | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Erith Mini Market DA8 1PP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| China Red Chinese Takeaway DA8 1PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| D&S Chicken DA8 1PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holly Hill Road (34); On or near Stiles Close (26); On or near Holmhurst Road (15); On or near Filston Road (12); On or near Riverdale Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: THAMES WATER: New service connection, 26 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DA8 1QA: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Holly Hill Road · Holmhurst Road · Upper Holly Hill Road · Holly Hill Road · Stiles Close · Silver Spring Close · Fox House Road · Athol Road · Riverdale Road · Erith Road · Rutland Gate · Tower Road
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.