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DA8

ERITH

Greater London, London, England

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DA8 covers ERITH in Greater London, London.

Avg price £351,488
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 9% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£351,488

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% above national avg

Crime Rate

74.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

9% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

336 Mbps

Property Prices in DA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DA8 is £351,488, which is 73% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in DA8 cost 22.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DA8 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £522,705 28
Semi-detached £418,669 261
Terraced £363,972 396
Flat £222,857 288
All types £351,488 1005

5-Year Price History

£346K £349K £352K £355K £357K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DA8

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

With 74.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DA8 has a crime rate 9% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
26.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DA8 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Northumberland Heath Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Peareswood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Barnehurst Infant School Primary Outstanding mi

3

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

256,434

Population

62

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 DA8 are 336.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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336.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DA8 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

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DA8 — ERITH

Area Summary

DA8 (ERITH) offers above-average property prices (£351,488, 22% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (336 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DA8 ERITH

What is the average house price in DA8 ERITH?
The average house price in DA8 (ERITH) is £351,488, based on 1005 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is DA8 ERITH a safe area to live?
Crime in DA8 is close to the national average at 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DA8 ERITH?
The population of DA8 (ERITH) is approximately 256,434 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DA8?
The average broadband download speed in DA8 is 336 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DA8 ERITH?
There are 12 schools in or near DA8. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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