Balliol Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1PG 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 Balliol Road, Welling, DA16 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1PQ, DA16 1PF, DA16 1PE, DA16 1JZ, DA16 1PB, DA16 1JY, DA16 1PL, DA16 1PA, DA16 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 1PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.6% | 52.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 37.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 43.2% | 54.8% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 19.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 7.8% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 32.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82% | 62.5% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 89.9% | 66.7% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 67.1% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.2% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 12.5% | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balliol Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balliol Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 189th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Balliol Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2025-05-07 | £468,377 |
| 44 Balliol Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-11 | £517,801 |
| 2A Balliol Road, Welling, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2023-05-19 | £469,524 |
| 54 Balliol Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-10-28 | £523,419 |
| 20 Balliol Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-04-21 | £459,631 |
DA16 1PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,121 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 | 669 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 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 872 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 | 146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 146 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 3,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,459 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 | 3,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,871 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 | 4,954 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 | 657 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 946 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 269 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 293 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 481 yd | |
| Luso Flavours Cafe & Deli | 9 Welling High Street, Welling | 578 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 578 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 578 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 579 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 795 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 243 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 269 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 337 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 354 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 275 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 579 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 594 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 645 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 363 yd | |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 873 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 934 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 997 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.