Viking Way Erith, Bexley
20 addresses across 1 postcode (DA8), about 180 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20101683.
- 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 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Belvedere, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Frank's Park, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland Heath Med.ctr., about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2020 | CHAUCER HOUSE, 12 DA8 1EW | Other | £6,260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2020 | UNIT 5 DA8 1EW | Other | £1,980,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2019 | UNIT 6 DA8 1EW | Other | £1,000,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Dec 2016 | TRANSFORMER CHAMBER, THE SWITCH CENTRE DA8 1EW | Other | £1,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this 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 (68% of about 650 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)
- Crabtree Manorway South: up to 740 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Monarch Works: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to Woodside School: up to 140 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 188 - 192 West Street: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- ASDA and B&Q Belvedere: up to 460 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Station Road East: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Station Road West: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 2 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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in this postcode: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 1 m and 2 m above sea level (1 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1EW | 89% | 89% | 89% | 11% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Belvedere 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Manorway / Viking Way Belvedere | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Freight Exchange Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northumberland Heath Med.ctr. | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Soka Blackmore Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frank's Park 18 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Gilbert Road Allotments 4,620 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St John the Baptish, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 2 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* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Erith Reach | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Jenningtree Point | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Lime Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 18 |
7 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belvedere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | 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 | 1.1 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 |
| Lessness Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 Fidelis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canteen Chef Food Wagon DA8 1DL | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Canteen Chef At ADM Erith DA8 1DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Tesco.Com DA8 1DE | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Company Shop At Ocado DA8 1DE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| OCS Food Co At Tesco Erith DA8 1DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At St Paul's Slade Green Primary School DA8 1DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Ogbongeh.Com DA17 6BP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Oct 2025 |
| East European Shop & Butcher DA17 6DZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Belvedere Local DA17 6DZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| New Ruby DA17 6DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Mithai DA17 6DZ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Halfway Public House DA17 6DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Fresh Fry And Peri Peri DA17 6DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2025 |
| My Deli Box DA17 6AX | Distributors/Transporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Manorway (7); On or near Viking Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 1EW: 20 addresses of 29 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 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.