Tavistock Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1HA is located in the East Wickham 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 Tavistock Road, Welling, DA16 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1HH, DA16 1HD, DA16 1HE, DA16 1HB, DA16 1LR, DA16 1RH, DA16 1HG, DA16 1LW, DA16 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 33% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 47.4% | 49.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.3% | 21.1% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 24.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 85.1% | 70.5% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 90.6% | 81.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 81.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 164.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.6% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tavistock Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 80th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 460.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Tavistock Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £481,450 | 2021-12-10 | £509,926 |
| 6 Tavistock Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2021-07-30 | £552,424 |
| 24 Tavistock Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-30 | £541,882 |
| 14 Tavistock Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-08-07 | £518,674 |
| 2 Tavistock Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2016-09-30 | £721,161 |
DA16 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,093 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1out of 4 | 3,328 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 | 4,872 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 | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 316 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 749 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 821 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 882 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,087 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,092 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 316 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 664 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 747 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 749 yd | |
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 886 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.