DA18 (Erith) shows moderate upward momentum with a trajectory score of 53.4, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The postcode exhibits a pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-phase development potential. Property prices have grown at 2.1% compound annual growth rate over five years, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 6.9% CAGR. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The divergence between price and rental growth suggests rental demand is outpacing capital appreciation, which reflects the area's current position in its development cycle. These metrics indicate a district in transition, with rental market momentum notably exceeding property value growth.
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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 down 0.9 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
Erith (DA18) common questions
Is Erith up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Erith (DA18) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 36% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Erith safe?
Erith has a safety score of 46/100 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 (DA18) 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 (DA18) is £1,526 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Erith?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bexleyheath (DA7), Welling (DA16), Bexleyheath (DA6), Woolwich (SE18), Swanley (BR8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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