Porthkerry Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2DS 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 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, DA16 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2DT, DA16 2HX, DA16 2DX, DA16 2EA, DA16 2DW, DA16 2JH, DA16 2DR, DA16 2AP, DA16 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2DS 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 | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.2% | 0.6% | 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 2DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 23.2% | 28.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 53.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 39.3% | 51% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 34.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.6% | 17.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 36.9% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 68.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 85.4% | 78.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 84.8% | 79.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthkerry Avenue was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Porthkerry Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2026-03-06 | £388,000 |
| 15 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-08-31 | £377,995 |
| 9 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-11-05 | £571,834 |
| 35 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-18 | £458,131 |
| 39 Porthkerry Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-05-28 | £539,749 |
DA16 2DS 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 362 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,323 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 | 3,674 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,468 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 | 4,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,947 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 | 5,130 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 | 778 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo By Gas | 15 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 388 yd | |
| Maison Parisienne | 5 - 7 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 391 yd | |
| Turkish Elderly Day Centre | 124 Welling High Street, Welling | 402 yd | |
| Noodle City | 114 Welling High Street, Welling | 402 yd | |
| Giggling Sausage | 108 Welling High Street, Welling | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 400 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 435 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 484 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 595 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iro Sushi | 41 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 430 yd | |
| Morley's | 43 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 435 yd | |
| KFC | 31 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 435 yd | |
| BBQ Xpress Also T/a The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts | 59C Bellegrove Road, Welling | 435 yd | |
| Macks Grill Also T/A Smash N Vegan | 14 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 456 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 527 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 585 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 987 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.