DA8 is a South London postcode district in Erith, currently ranked at the 91st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 59.2/100, indicating strong underlying conditions. Property prices have grown at 2.1% compound annual growth rate over five years, notably outpaced by rental growth at 6.9% CAGR, suggesting improved rental yields for investors. The district remains in an early gentrification stage with measured population growth of 0.8% over the same period. This combination of rental expansion exceeding capital appreciation, coupled with early-stage regeneration characteristics, presents a particular profile for market participants evaluating medium-term rental income potential alongside modest price appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Erith · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by safety.
Erith (DA8) common questions
Is Erith up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Erith (DA8) as Early. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 8% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Erith safe?
Erith has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Erith?
The average property price in Erith (DA8) is £481k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Erith?
The median monthly rent in Erith (DA8) is £1,526 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Erith?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Romford (RM1), Romford (RM7), Romford (RM2), Belvedere (DA17), Romford (RM5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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