Park View Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1RS 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 Park View Road, Welling, DA16 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1RT, DA16 1JB, DA16 1RU, DA16 1HP, DA16 1RX, DA16 1RY, DA16 1SB, DA6 8HA, DA16 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 32.8% | 34.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 39.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 17.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 32% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 84.9% | 72.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 91.4% | 79.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 79.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park View Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park View Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 347th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Park View Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-08-03 | £450,592 |
| 8 Park View Road, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2023-03-31 | £875,921 |
| 10 Park View Road, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2014-07-31 | £1,043,979 |
| 20 Park View Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-06-06 | £510,021 |
| 20 Park View Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-02-19 | £408,017 |
DA16 1RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,922 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 | 4,682 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 | 4,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Cafe | 30 Park View Road, Welling | 98 yd | |
| Welling United Food Outlets | Welling United Football Club, Park View Road | 510 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Danson Park, Danson Road | 527 yd | |
| Fleur De The | Danson House, Danson Park | 527 yd | |
| Jugaad Kitchen | 164 - 166 Park View Road, Welling | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 296 yd | |
| Danson Stables | Danson Park, Danson Road | 527 yd | |
| William Camden Public House | Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 736 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 782 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Stop | 40 Park View Road, Welling | 98 yd | |
| Lakeview Kiosk At Danson Boathouse | Danson Park, Danson Road | 527 yd | |
| Wong's Kitchen | 162 Park View Road, Welling | 662 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 310A Broadway, Bexleyheath | 766 yd | |
| Jumbo Chinese & Thai Cuisine | 64 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 13-15 Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 636 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 81 - 87 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath | 736 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 935 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 4-12 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath | 946 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 138 yd |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 340 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Better Gym Bexleyheath 315-321 315-321 BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Changes Womens Health Club (Closed) 2A 2A Devonshire Road | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.