Charmouth Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1RH 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 Charmouth Road, Welling, DA16 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1HG, DA16 1HH, DA16 1HQ, DA16 1RL, DA16 1RQ, DA16 1RJ, DA16 1RG, DA16 1HA, DA16 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 1RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.1% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 29% | 35.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 49.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 49.6% | 54.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.6% | 18.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 11.2% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 28.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.9% | 84% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.2% | 85.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charmouth Road was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charmouth Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 261st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Charmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-01-17 | £467,533 |
| 36 Charmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2025-01-13 | £500,057 |
| 45 Charmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-11-11 | £471,168 |
| 20 Charmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-07-18 | £503,850 |
| 18 Charmouth Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-18 | £431,523 |
DA16 1RH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1RH 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,042 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 | 414 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 975 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 335 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,825 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 | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,073 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 | 3,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,394 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 | 4,875 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 | 1,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 452 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 630 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 713 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 932 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,042 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,044 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 64 Wrotham Road, Welling | 452 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 523 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 630 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 663 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 564 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 939 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 1,035 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 533 yd | |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 977 yd | |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 171.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.