New Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1QJ 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 New Road, Welling, DA16 1QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1QL, DA16 1QN, DA16 3AD, DA16 1NZ, DA16 1QW, DA16 3AE, DA16 3AB, DA16 1QG, DA16 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA16 1QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 54.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 48.6% | 53.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.1% | 17.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 10.4% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 37.1% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 58.7% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 77.4% | 61.9% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 61.9% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.8% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 216.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.3% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 45th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 New Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-21 | £470,422 |
| 6A New Road, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-14 | £449,079 |
| 8 New Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-08-28 | £434,586 |
| 10 New Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-04-05 | £431,203 |
| 4 New Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2016-02-12 | £514,494 |
DA16 1QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 835 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 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 579 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 936 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,795 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 | 3,749 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,883 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 | 4,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,299 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 | 4,950 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 | 512 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 98 yd | |
| N'Fes Turkish Cuisine & Gift Shop | 21 - 27 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 140 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Chupitos Tapas Bar & Restaurant | 28 - 30 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 167 yd | |
| Welling Cafe | 95 Welling High Street, Welling | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 312 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 312 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 324 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 367 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 87 yd | |
| Pie And Mash Shop | 32 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 172 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 172 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 224 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 233 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 559 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 571 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.