DA8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DA8 district covers Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, Erith East, Northumberland Heath. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DA8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DA8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Canary Wharf: 41 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DA8
- Barnehurst Infant School · DA8 3NL · Outstanding (2023)
- Barnehurst Junior School · DA8 3NL · Outstanding (2023) · Top 16% in England
- Belmont Academy · DA8 1LE · Remains Good (2023) · Top 36% in England
- Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School · DA8 3DG · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 38% in England
- Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary · DA8 2EL · Good (2024) · Top 11% in England
- Lime Wood Primary School · DA8 1FJ · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area
- Northumberland Heath Primary School · DA8 1JE · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 23% in England
- Peareswood Primary School · DA8 3PR · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 7% in England
- St Fidelis Catholic Primary School · DA8 3HQ · Outstanding (2024) · Top 7% in England
- St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School · DA8 2HX · Good (2023) · Bottom 12% in England
Secondary schools in DA8
- Leigh Academy Bexley · DA8 3BN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 5% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DA8
- Howbury Preschool And Daycare · DA8 3PR · Good (Ofsted)
- Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park · DA8 3FG · Good (Ofsted)
- Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited · DA8 2EL · Good (Ofsted)
- King David Nursery/Pre-School (Elm Road) · DA8 2NW · Good (Ofsted)
- Dazzling Stars Pre School · DA8 1SA
- King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street) · DA8 1FE · Good (Ofsted)
- Violet Day Nursery - Erith · DA8 1SH
- West Street Neighbourhood Nursery · DA8 1FA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Spring - Northumberland Heath · DA8 1JD · Good (Ofsted)
- St Paul's Playgroup · DA8 1HN · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DA8
- Slade Green Medical Ctr. · DA8 2HS
- Riverside Surgery · DA8 1RQ
- Northumberland Heath Med.Ctr. · DA8 3DB
Neighbourhoods in DA8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DA8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Green & Crayford Marshes | 35% | £350k | High | 9 min |
| Erith East | 19% | £325k | Very high | 11 min |
| Northumberland Heath | 16% | £382k | Average | 6 min |
| Lesney Farm & Colyers East | 14% | £340k | Average | 10 min |
| Erith West | 12% | £375k | Average | 7 min |
| Barnehurst North | 4% | £435k | Very low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the DA8 postcode?
DA8 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, Erith East, Northumberland Heath, with 655 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DA8?
The typical home price across DA8's neighbourhoods is £350k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DA8?
10 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DA8 postcode.
How long is the commute from DA8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Canary Wharf 41 minutes.