Elsa Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1JU 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 Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1JS, DA16 1LQ, DA16 1JX, DA16 1NG, DA16 1NW, DA16 1NQ, DA16 1NN, DA16 1LG, DA16 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 1JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.3% | 53.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA16 1JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 30.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 60.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 50.3% | 56% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.2% | 15.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 13.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 33.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 76.5% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 93.3% | 82.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 82.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsa Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elsa Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2014-04-30 | £480,640 |
| 143 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,900 | 1996-06-28 | £469,482 |
DA16 1JU 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,340 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 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 852 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 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,511 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 | 4,219 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 | 3,682 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 | 5,153 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 | 749 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 3,330 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 | 293 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 695 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 713 yd | |
| Jugaad Kitchen | 164 - 166 Park View Road, Welling | 738 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 770 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 779 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 780 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 1,088 yd | |
| The Kentish Belle | 8 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 294 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 666 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 695 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 720 yd | |
| Wong's Kitchen | 162 Park View Road, Welling | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 334 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 687 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 861 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 934 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 518 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 743 yd | |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.