Exmouth Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1DY 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 Exmouth Road, Welling, DA16 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1DZ, DA16 1EB, DA16 1BU, DA16 1BS, DA16 1BT, DA16 1DX, DA16 1DU, DA16 1DG, DA16 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 1DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 52% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 37.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 56.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 20.8% | 20.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 14.1% | -10.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 27.5% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.3% | 67.1% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 74.9% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 12% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 74.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.1% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exmouth Road was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exmouth Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 310th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Exmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-12-14 | £430,370 |
| 28 Exmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-04-15 | £444,024 |
| 26 Exmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-03-19 | £467,091 |
| 19 Exmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-11 | £461,860 |
| 41 Exmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2019-12-19 | £410,366 |
DA16 1DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,801 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 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 223 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 | 676 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 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 666 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,980 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 | 3,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 4,633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 732 yd | |
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 824 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 884 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 986 yd | |
| Royal Cafe | 261 Wickham Lane | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 551 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 721 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 732 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 845 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 799 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 873 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.