Sutherland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2NJ is located in the Falconwood & Welling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutherland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2NH, DA15 8PD, DA16 2PA, DA16 2NE, DA16 2PD, DA15 8TG, DA16 2NZ, DA16 2PG, DA16 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2NJ 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 | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 34.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.3% | 19% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.2% | 82.5% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Avenue was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutherland Avenue has the 56th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 275th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-01-31 | £423,765 |
| 225 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-10-11 | £416,226 |
| 223 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-04-29 | £402,917 |
| 275 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-03-16 | £406,390 |
| 201 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2022-02-17 | £425,816 |
DA16 2NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in DA16 2NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,957 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,785 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 | 1,998 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 2,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 226 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 226 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 226 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 969 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 227 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 513 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 853 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 980 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 198 yd | |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 226 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 226 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 669 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 229 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 196 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 989 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.