Elm Grove, Erith
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA8 3BL.
At a glance
6 property sales on Elm Grove, Erith have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 29 Jul 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £411,708. Average sale prices rose from £362,625 in 2018 to £435,000 in 2022 (+20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Elm Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Elm Grove has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £411,708 | 29 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Elm Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 29 Jul 2022 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 31 Mar 2022 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 1 Apr 2021 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 29 Mar 2021 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 31 Jan 2019 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 27 Sep 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 24 Aug 2018 | £385,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Elm Grove DA8 3BL | 31 Mar 2016 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Elm Grove | £340,000 (Sep 2018) → £430,000 (Mar 2022) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Elm Grove
Crime
394 crimes were reported within about a mile of Elm Grove in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 149 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 19 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Elm Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Bexley 873 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 0.2 mi |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 498 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Woodside Academy 206 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lime Wood Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst 452 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Barnehurst Junior School 240 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Barnehurst Infant School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Erith station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Barnehurst station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Slade Green station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lesney Park / Avenue Road (->W, BEXLEY ROAD) 1 min walk
- Avenue Road / Erith (->E, BEXLEY ROAD) 2 min walk
- King Henry School (->E, BEXLEY ROAD) 2 min walk
- King Henry School (->W) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Northumberland Heath Med.ctr.
Hind Crescent, Northumberland Heath, Erith · 0.1 mi - Riverside Surgery
Erith Health Centre, 50 Pier Road, Erith · 0.6 mi - Slade Green Medical Ctr.
156 Bridge Road, Slade Green, Erith · 1.0 mi - Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre
41 Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 33.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,689 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in DA8
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- Slade Green Road£341k
- Brook Street£339k
- Chichester Wharf£252k
- Riverdale Road£343k
- Bexley Road£300k
- Chandlers Drive£195k
- Ballast Road£413k
- Belmont Road£373k
- Colyers Lane£352k
- Wharfside Close£161k
- Avenue Road£622k