Northdown Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1NT 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 Northdown Road, Welling, DA16 1NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1PH, DA16 1NB, DA16 1PD, DA16 1NP, DA16 1QD, DA16 1NS, DA16 1NR, DA16 1PY, DA16 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 1NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 26.6% | 29.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 56.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 44.2% | 51.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.7% | 20.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 7.5% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 33.6% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 11.4% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 80.7% | 62.5% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 87.2% | 76.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 13.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 77% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.9% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northdown Road was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northdown Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 116th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 Northdown Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-09-23 | £472,425 |
| 101 Northdown Road, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-08-20 | £592,936 |
| 113 Northdown Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-05-05 | £429,373 |
| 115 Northdown Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2005-11-10 | £471,409 |
| 105 Northdown Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2004-06-04 | £493,010 |
DA16 1NT 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.
DA16 1NT 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,028 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 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,504 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 | 4,010 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 | 5,165 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 | 448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jugaad Kitchen | 164 - 166 Park View Road, Welling | 403 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 405 yd | |
| Brasa Bar & Grill | 1 - 3 Welling High Street, Welling | 414 yd | |
| Luso Flavours Cafe & Deli | 9 Welling High Street, Welling | 445 yd | |
| Welling United Food Outlets | Welling United Football Club, Park View Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 435 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 445 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 445 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 885 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Kitchen | 162 Park View Road, Welling | 405 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 507 yd | |
| Harry's Kebab | 69 Welling High Street, Welling | 539 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 574 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 611 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 617 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 672 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 575 yd | |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 711 yd | |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 926 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.