Wrotham Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1LW is located in the Crook Log 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 Wrotham Road, Welling, DA16 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1LL, DA16 1LR, DA16 1LH, DA16 1HD, DA16 1LE, DA16 1HB, DA16 1LS, DA16 1HA, DA16 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1LW 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 Wrotham 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.
Wrotham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Wrotham Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2024-04-29 | £521,906 |
| 12 Wrotham Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-28 | £483,455 |
| 34 Wrotham Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-05-03 | £448,989 |
| 34 Wrotham Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-02-01 | £447,313 |
| 38 Wrotham Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-11-10 | £529,063 |
DA16 1LW 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 | 2,089 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 | 285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 872 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 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,646 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 | 4,188 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 | 3,439 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 | 5,020 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 | 1,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 180 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 750 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 802 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 841 yd | |
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 985 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 992 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 180 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 708 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 750 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 751 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 163 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 712 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 790 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,054 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 713 yd | |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 725 yd | |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.