Somerhill Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1PF 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 Somerhill Road, Welling, DA16 1PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1PE, DA16 1PG, DA16 1PQ, DA16 1PB, DA16 1PA, DA16 1JZ, DA16 1PL, DA16 1NU, DA16 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1PF 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 | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 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 1PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 29.1% | 35.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 53.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 61.1% | 53.7% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 32.7% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 17.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 28.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.5% | 79.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 88.8% | 80.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerhill Road was 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerhill Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 257th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Somerhill Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2025-08-07 | £611,154 |
| 23 Somerhill Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-06-29 | £622,587 |
| 49 Somerhill Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-10-07 | £458,614 |
| 35 Somerhill Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-10-30 | £615,883 |
| 53 Somerhill Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-04-30 | £388,935 |
DA16 1PF 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,143 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 | 708 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 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | 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 | 203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 203 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,935 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,927 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 | 4,977 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 | 606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 264 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 266 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 437 yd | |
| Luso Flavours Cafe & Deli | 9 Welling High Street, Welling | 522 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 522 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 522 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 522 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 750 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 220 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 264 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 328 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 363 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 288 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 533 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 537 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 590 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 389 yd | |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 901 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 951 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.