Erith
Erith has been on the verge of regeneration for so long that the regeneration now has period features of its own. Henry VIII fitted out his flagship here, the Victorians had a go at turning it into a riverside resort with a pier and an arboretum, and then the 1960s flattened the old town for concrete that was supposed to be the future. The White Hart and St John's Church made it through the clearance. The Thames is still the best-looking thing in town, and nobody from the last sixty years of planning gets to take credit for it.
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01Overview
Is Erith a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Erith?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Erith?
04Flood risk
Is Erith at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Erith a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Erith?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Erith?
08The area around
What's the area around Erith like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Erith?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 2 October 2026 (what this means)