Selwyn Crescent is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2AP 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 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, DA16 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2AR, DA16 2BJ, DA16 2EA, DA16 2HX, DA16 2AS, DA16 2AN, DA16 2BH, DA16 2DS, DA16 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 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 vicinity of DA16 2AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 26.7% | 26.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 57.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.1% | 53.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 22.9% | 15.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 34.8% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.2% | 64.7% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 88.6% | 76.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 76.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 18% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selwyn Crescent was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selwyn Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-11-29 | £559,205 |
| 11 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-05-28 | £660,418 |
| 44 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2020-11-17 | £823,630 |
| 54 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2020-09-18 | £767,986 |
| 30 Selwyn Crescent, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-09-06 | £467,544 |
DA16 2AP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA16 2AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,737 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 | 4,923 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 | 5,179 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 | 716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Sausage | 108 Welling High Street, Welling | 404 yd | |
| Turkish Elderly Day Centre | 124 Welling High Street, Welling | 411 yd | |
| Noodle City | 114 Welling High Street, Welling | 411 yd | |
| Costa | Embassy Court, Welling | 416 yd | |
| Bar 54 | 54 Welling High Street, Welling | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 507 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 522 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 522 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 532 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 454 yd | |
| Harry's Kebab | 69 Welling High Street, Welling | 464 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 503 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 503 yd | |
| Jerk Spot | 22 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 416 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 464 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 569 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 742 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.