Queen Street Erith, Bexley
41 addresses across 4 postcodes (DA8), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20101177.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 26).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Erith, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 41 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riverside Surgery, about 50 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 950 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 472 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
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (33). Built: 1976-1982 (32); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (32); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (31 addresses)
- Flat 1 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 2 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 3 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 3, 33 Sherwood House, 1 Queen Street
- Flat 4 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 5 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 6 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 7 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 8 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 9 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 10 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 11 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 12 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 13 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 14 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 16 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 17 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 18 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 19 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 20 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 21 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 22 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 23 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 24 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 25 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 27 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 28 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 29 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 30 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 31 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
- Flat 32 Sherwood House, 1, Queen Street
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 1,150 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)
- Pier Road West: up to 182 homes, not permissioned (40 m)
- Pier Road East: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- The Former Pop In Parlour, Cornelia Place, Erith: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Erith Western Gateway: up to 311 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Potion, 44 Erith High Street, Erith, permissioned (200 m)
- Erith Western Gateway, not permissioned (250 m)
- Morrisons Erith: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Unit 1 Europa Trading Estate, Fraser Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (390 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 10 m and 15 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1TA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Slade Green 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Erith Health Centre | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 38 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 44.5 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverside Surgery | 50 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,910 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Erith Recreation Ground 3.7 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Road Allotments 3.2 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Howbury moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay | Bay | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Coldharbour Point | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lime Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 41 |
41 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Peareswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 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 |
| Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods DA8 1TA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Changing Lives Housing Trust DA8 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| McDonald's DA8 1RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Beyond Boundaries Rise CIC DA8 1BA | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Aglory Cash & Carry DA8 1RG | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Costa DA8 1SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kassiopi Cove DA8 1RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett DA8 1RE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Iceland DA8 1SE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Savers Health & Beauty DA8 1SE | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Subway DA8 1SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Riverside Fish And Steak House DA8 1SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Deelish Kitchen DA8 1TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Aug 2026 |
| K's Spice African Restaurant DA8 1TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2026 |
| The Ark Cafe And Bookshop DA8 1TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Other theft | 44 |
| Robbery | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (89); On or near Parking Area (77); On or near Supermarket (70); On or near Petrol Station (64); On or near Compton Place (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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 1RP: 37 addresses
- DA8 1TA: 2 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- DA8 1FB: 1 address
- DA8 1RQ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Elrick Close · Cornelia Place · Cross Street · Pier Road · Colebrook Street · Erith High Street · Bexley Road · Saltford Close · Glebe Way · Britannia Close · Compton Place · Aveley Close
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.