Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB.

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Population

570

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.5%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting109
Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.5 km
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Danson Primary School

Good645 pupils0.5 km
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Hook Lane Primary School

Good433 pupils0.5 km
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Bexley Grammar School

Outstanding1444 pupils0.6 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.7 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Aspire Academy

Outstanding42 pupils0.9 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl Welling0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Tesco Welling Superstore0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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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
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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