Rackham Close is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1NZ is located in the East Wickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rackham Close, Welling, DA16 1NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3AE, DA16 1NX, DA16 1QJ, DA16 3AF, DA16 3HQ, DA16 1QN, DA16 1QL, DA16 3AD, DA16 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 28.8% | 33.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 42.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 42.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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 | 23.1% | 16% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.6% | 65.9% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 68.8% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 14.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 85.2% | 69.5% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 2.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rackham Close was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rackham Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 326th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rackham Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-01-22 | £410,332 |
| 2 Rackham Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-07-04 | £425,250 |
| 2 Rackham Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-06-14 | £407,613 |
| 2 Rackham Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2004-01-23 | £460,162 |
| 4 Rackham Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2003-06-05 | £462,913 |
DA16 1NZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 1NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,007 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,638 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 | 4,191 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 | 4,797 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 | 664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 154 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 158 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 243 yd | |
| N'Fes Turkish Cuisine & Gift Shop | 21 - 27 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 244 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 359 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 359 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 367 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 461 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 167 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 178 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 179 yd | |
| Pie And Mash Shop | 32 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 243 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 243 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 306 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 350 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 471 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 638 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 952 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 | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.