Budleigh Crescent is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1DW is located in the West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Budleigh Crescent, Welling, DA16 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1DA, DA16 1DH, DA16 1DP, DA16 1DR, DA16 1EU, DA16 1DL, DA16 1DS, DA16 1DT, DA16 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 1DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 34.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 20.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 8.8% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 34% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.3% | 85.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 85.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Budleigh Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crook Log average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-26 | £511,329 |
| 78 Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-01-31 | £490,242 |
| 91 Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-07-03 | £394,529 |
| 100 Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2018-02-02 | £460,594 |
| 88 Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-11-14 | £389,658 |
DA16 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | - not rated | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 722 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 519 yd | |
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 796 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 806 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 815 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 446 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 519 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 543 yd | |
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 741 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 897 yd | |
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.