DA16 1AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Welling High Street, 0.1km from Welling in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Falconwood & Welling ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DA16 1AB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00001907 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB.
570
31
£ 56,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA16 1AB — age 31, 24% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 36.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1AB. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 114,000
15 sales · Mean £ 129,096
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA16 1AB is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Danson Primary School
Hook Lane Primary School
Bexley Grammar School
Welling School
Foster's Primary School
Aspire Academy
East Wickham Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bellegrove Social Club0.6 km
- New Cross Turnpike0.4 km
- The Door Hinge0.2 km
- Plough And Harrow0.7 km
- Nags Head0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bella Napoli Pizzeria0.4 km
- Eastern Curry0.6 km
- Giggling Sausage 20.1 km
- Happy Belly0.3 km
- [email protected]0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl Welling0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Tesco Welling Superstore0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Gulen Ocakbasi0.6 km
- Harry's Kebab0.1 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Pie And Mash Shop0.2 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Londis Welling0.4 km
- 7 Day Chemist0.7 km
- B R Lewis Chemist0.5 km
- KR Best Food0.3 km
- Meat In Place0.1 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling0.7 km
- Bexleyheath1.6 km
- Falconwood2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161AB · Data under Open Government Licence