Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NJ

Northumberland Heath is an area of South East London, England within the London Borough of Bexley. It is located south of Erith and north of Bexleyheath. The locality was part of the Erith Urban District, which became the Municipal Borough of Erith in 1938. That borough included Northumberland Heath and Belvedere. Erith’s first library is a noted feature of the area. The neighbourhood’s historical ties to the former municipal structure suggest a well established community with long‑standing local institutions. As part of the London Borough of Bexley, residents benefit from the administrative services and community facilities typical of a London suburb. The proximity to Erith and Bexleyheath places Northumberland Heath within a network of neighbouring localities that share amenities and transport links within the greater London area.