DA18 — ERITH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DA18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DA18 is £333,421, which is 75% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in DA18 cost 16.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DA18 have fallen 27.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£445,000	1
Semi-detached	£317,000	2
Terraced	£309,328	32
Flat	£179,558	10
All types	£333,421	50

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DA18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 72.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DA18 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

15.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DA18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DA18 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Parkway Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Northwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Harris Garrard Academy	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

256,434

Population

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

36.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DA18 are 291.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

291.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DA18 is collected by Bexley. The Band D rate is £2,038/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DA18 — ERITH

Area Summary

DA18 (ERITH) offers property prices near the national average (£333,421), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (291 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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BELVEDERE

£404K

▲ 10.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DA18?

The average house price in DA18 (ERITH) is £333,421, based on 50 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 27.0% over the past year.

Is DA18 a safe area to live?

Crime in DA18 is close to the national average at 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DA18?

There are 4 schools in or near DA18. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DA18?

Council tax in DA18 is collected by Bexley. The Band D rate is £2,038 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DA18?

The average broadband download speed in DA18 is 291 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DA18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 36% of homes in DA18 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 256,434.