Moat Croft is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 1SH 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 Moat Croft, Welling, DA16 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 1PS, DA16 1SP, DA16 1SD, DA16 1PY, DA16 1SL, DA16 1PT, DA16 1SJ, DA16 1PZ, DA16 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 1SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 36% | 28.2% | -7.8% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 56.7% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 50.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18% | 15.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 11.9% | -10.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 36.1% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 58.5% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 83.4% | 67.1% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 17.6% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 67.5% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 23.9% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 17.7% | 1.7% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moat Croft was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Bexleyheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moat Croft has the 15th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath and the 67th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Stuart Evans Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £448,500 | 2025-11-21 | £439,212 |
| 4 Moat Croft, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-10-18 | £744,237 |
| 1 Stuart Evans Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-08-30 | £491,889 |
| 17 Stuart Evans Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-05-10 | £539,561 |
| 12 Stuart Evans Close, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-06-29 | £631,214 |
DA16 1SH 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington Primary School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrington County Infant School Barrington Road , DA7 4UN | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Log Primary School Crook Log , DA6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 836 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 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 752 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,389 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,532 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 | 4,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 419 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 2,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jugaad Kitchen | 164 - 166 Park View Road, Welling | 250 yd | |
| Welling United Food Outlets | Welling United Football Club, Park View Road | 260 yd | |
| Happy Belly | 168 Park View Road, Welling | 275 yd | |
| Brasa Bar & Grill | 1 - 3 Welling High Street, Welling | 319 yd | |
| My Cafe | 30 Park View Road, Welling | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 380 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 396 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 396 yd | |
| Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House | Crook Log, Bexleyheath | 740 yd | |
| Danson Stables | Danson Park, Danson Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Kitchen | 162 Park View Road, Welling | 275 yd | |
| Fish Stop | 40 Park View Road, Welling | 353 yd | |
| Harry's Kebab | 69 Welling High Street, Welling | 532 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 687 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 532 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 612 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 871 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Barrington Primary School BARRINGTON ROAD | 540 yd | |
| Crook Log Leisure Centre BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Danson Youth Trust BRAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Splashworld Swimming Centre (Closed) Crook Log | swimming pool | 708 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.