Sutherland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2NL 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 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2NW, DA15 8PF, DA16 2LR, DA16 2LL, DA16 2NY, DA16 2LJ, DA16 2LP, DA15 8TE, DA16 2NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 2NL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 48% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 52% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 29% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 46.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (88%) 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 | 42.9% | 48.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 8.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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 | 25.7% | 20.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 13.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 72.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 88.7% | 81.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Avenue was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutherland Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 149th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-30 | £501,903 |
| 106 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2018-11-30 | £454,431 |
| 114 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-12-08 | £416,498 |
| 102 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,500 | 2017-11-23 | £532,400 |
| 120 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-08-05 | £411,224 |
DA16 2NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
DA16 2NL 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 3,282 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 | 5,043 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 | 1,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 273 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 273 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 273 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 641 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 276 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 535 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 541 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 630 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 273 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 273 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 387 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 541 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 387 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 385 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 963 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.