Empire Way, Erith
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA8 2GB.
At a glance
32 property sales on Empire Way, Erith have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 22 Dec 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £520,833.
House prices on Empire Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Empire Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA8 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 27 | £520,833 | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Terraced | 5 | £534,000 | 22 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on Empire Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 22 Dec 2022 | £570,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 22 Dec 2022 | £567,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 22 Dec 2022 | £565,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 21 Dec 2022 | £530,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 21 Dec 2022 | £517,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 14 Dec 2022 | £560,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 6 Dec 2022 | £565,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 23 Nov 2022 | £552,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 9 Nov 2022 | £557,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 31 Oct 2022 | £555,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 28 Oct 2022 | £525,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 24 Oct 2022 | £535,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 21 Oct 2022 | £562,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 14 Oct 2022 | £500,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 32, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 28 Sep 2022 | £517,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 28, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 27 Sep 2022 | £520,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 5 Aug 2022 | £480,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 5 Aug 2022 | £487,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 26 Jul 2022 | £515,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 20 Jul 2022 | £520,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 13 Jul 2022 | £507,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 8 Jul 2022 | £515,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 8 Jul 2022 | £500,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 1 Jul 2022 | £517,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 24 Jun 2022 | £500,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 24 Jun 2022 | £512,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 14 Jun 2022 | £502,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 10 Jun 2022 | £510,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 23 May 2022 | £495,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 23 May 2022 | £510,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 29 Apr 2022 | £475,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Empire Way DA8 2GB | 28 Apr 2022 | £485,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Empire Way
Crime
268 crimes were reported within about a mile of Empire Way 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 | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Public order | 16 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Empire Way is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames from Dartford Creek to Erith High Street East Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from Dartford Creek and The Mardyke to the Thames Barrier Flood alert area
- Dartford Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Empire Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary 280 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School 348 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Peareswood Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 498 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Woodside Academy 206 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst 452 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leigh Academy Bexley 873 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 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
- Slade Green station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Erith station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Barnehurst station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bridge Road / Slade Green Road (Stop E, BRIDGE ROAD) 4 min walk
- Bridge Road / Slade Green Road (Stop H, BRIDGE ROAD) 5 min walk
- Bilton Road (->E, MANOR ROAD) 5 min walk
- Grange Way (->N, SLADE GREEN ROAD) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Slade Green Medical Ctr.
156 Bridge Road, Slade Green, Erith · 0.3 mi - Riverside Surgery
Erith Health Centre, 50 Pier Road, Erith · 0.5 mi - Northumberland Heath Med.ctr.
Hind Crescent, Northumberland Heath, Erith · 1.0 mi - Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre
41 Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath · 1.6 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 6 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 605 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,769 |
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.
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