Sutherland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2NP 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 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2NN, DA16 2LN, DA16 2LP, DA16 2LH, DA15 8PA, DA15 8RN, DA16 2LR, DA15 8PF, DA16 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.3% | 36.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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%) 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 | 41.4% | 51.5% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 34.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 22.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 21.2% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.3% | 75.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 89.6% | 83.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 83.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Falconwood & Welling average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-01-06 | £554,040 |
| 80 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-15 | £402,508 |
| 28 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-26 | £448,534 |
| 26 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2022-01-14 | £450,645 |
| 38 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-12-23 | £475,952 |
DA16 2NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2NP 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4,005 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 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 930 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 3,497 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 | 5,224 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 | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 453 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 480 yd | |
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 379 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 416 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 485 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 533 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 379 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 379 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 379 yd | |
| Paya | 4 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 453 yd | |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 510 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 601 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.