Clifton Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1QA is located in the Falconwood & Welling 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 Clifton Road, Welling, DA16 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1QB, DA16 1SP, DA16 1SR, DA16 1PZ, DA16 1AA, DA16 1ST, DA16 1TT, DA16 1PY, DA16 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 1QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.1% | 47.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 1QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 38.1% | 31.9% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 57.1% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 49% | 54.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.5% | 20.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 12.3% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 31.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 66.4% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 86.8% | 73.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 73% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Road was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 329th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 250.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Clifton Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-03-07 | £484,542 |
| 12 Clifton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2021-06-29 | £540,374 |
| 20 Clifton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-05-18 | £317,217 |
| 38 Clifton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-09-21 | £545,934 |
| 18 Clifton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-12-15 | £424,719 |
DA16 1QA 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,874 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 | 589 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,092 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 | 4,307 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 | 5,280 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 | 190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 113 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 126 yd | |
| Brasa Bar & Grill | 1 - 3 Welling High Street, Welling | 161 yd | |
| Welling United Food Outlets | Welling United Football Club, Park View Road | 229 yd | |
| Luso Flavours Cafe & Deli | 9 Welling High Street, Welling | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 216 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 232 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 232 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 767 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Kitchen | 162 Park View Road, Welling | 126 yd | |
| Harry's Kebab | 69 Welling High Street, Welling | 367 yd | |
| Fish Stop | 40 Park View Road, Welling | 497 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 521 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 367 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 447 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 763 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 690 yd | |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 882 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 882 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 | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.