Bruce Close is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1RA 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 Bruce Close, Welling, DA16 1RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1RD, DA16 1RB, DA16 1QY, DA16 1RE, DA16 3AP, DA16 1QZ, DA16 1QU, DA16 3EW, DA16 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 41.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 39.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 40.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 34% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 17% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 26.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 24.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.7% | 60.5% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 82.3% | 66.5% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 66.3% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 22.3% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.5% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bruce Close was 232.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 382.6% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bruce Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 37th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Bruce Close, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-04 | £198,734 |
| 42 Bruce Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-08-16 | £361,462 |
| 10 Bruce Close, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,250 | 2022-03-29 | £164,677 |
| 18 Bruce Close, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-02-28 | £187,007 |
| 54 Bruce Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-10-02 | £442,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 3out of 4 | 726 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 766 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 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 361 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,336 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 | 3,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,497 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 | 4,590 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 | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,620 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 | 486 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 592 yd | |
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 759 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 815 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,046 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,048 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 312 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 486 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 554 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 620 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 397 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 725 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 917 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,030 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 308 yd | |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.