Elsa Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1JX 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 1JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1LD, DA16 1JS, DA16 1PJ, DA16 1PL, DA16 1JU, DA16 1LF, DA16 1NS, DA16 1NR, DA16 1LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 1JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50.5% | 55.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 44.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 1JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 31.1% | 34% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 56% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 51.9% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 32.3% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 33.3% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 68.5% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 88.5% | 77.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsa Road was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% 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 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 141st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-07 | £490,875 |
| 107 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-09-11 | £417,569 |
| 121 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,555 | 2014-07-11 | £500,830 |
| 105 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-07-09 | £520,440 |
| 123 Elsa Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2006-01-03 | £431,840 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 408 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 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 272 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,208 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 | 3,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,727 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 | 5,162 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 | 704 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 2,120 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 | 387 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 555 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 578 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 700 yd | |
| Brasa Bar & Grill | 1 - 3 Welling High Street, Welling | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 707 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 713 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 713 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 387 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 530 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 555 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 579 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 545 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 777 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 834 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 602 yd | |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 640 yd | |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 253.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.