About Erith
Erith is a riverside town in the London Borough of Bexley, located on the south bank of the River Thames near Belvedere, Slade Green, Thamesmead and Dartford. It has a strong industrial and maritime history, shaped by river trade, engineering, manufacturing, housing and transport. Today, Erith is a practical and evolving residential area with riverside walks, local shops, regeneration projects and transport links. Erith town centre offers supermarkets, shops, cafés, community facilities and everyday services. The riverside is one of the area’s greatest assets, with views across the Thames and walking routes that connect with the wider Thames Path. Erith Pier and nearby open spaces provide a sense of riverfront identity that sets the area apart from inland parts of the borough. Residential Erith includes Victorian streets, post-war estates, modern apartments, riverside developments and family housing. The area has historically been more affordable than many parts of London, making it appealing to first-time buyers, renters and commuters. Erith station provides rail services toward central London and Kent, while buses connect the town with Bexleyheath, Thamesmead, Abbey Wood and Dartford. Erith is riverside, practical and developing, offering heritage, affordability and long-term regeneration potential.