Kenmere Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1PJ 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 Kenmere Road, Welling, DA16 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1PL, DA16 1NS, DA16 1JX, DA16 1NR, DA16 1LD, DA16 1PH, DA16 1PD, DA16 1NN, DA16 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1PJ 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 1PJ 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 Kenmere Road was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenmere Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 288th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kenmere Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-06-22 | £505,874 |
| 36 Kenmere Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-03-28 | £437,947 |
| 62 Kenmere Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-02-19 | £508,832 |
| 50 Kenmere Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2011-09-14 | £382,224 |
| 52 Kenmere Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,995 | 2007-05-17 | £471,513 |
DA16 1PJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,368 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 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,615 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 | 4,019 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 | 3,810 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 | 5,011 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 | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 484 yd | |
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 488 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 494 yd | |
| Brasa Bar & Grill | 1 - 3 Welling High Street, Welling | 604 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 607 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 613 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 613 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 952 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 448 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 484 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 488 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 538 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 489 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 512 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 674 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 734 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 563 yd | |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 664 yd | |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 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 | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.