Sutherland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2NQ 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 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2NG, DA15 8PE, DA16 2PB, DA16 2PE, DA15 8TQ, DA16 2NF, DA16 2NE, DA15 8TF, DA15 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 2NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.6% | 49.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 37% | 38.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 56.7% | 57.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 9.8% | 12% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 13.6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 16.8% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 23.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 23.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 85.2% | 71.1% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 91.2% | 81.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 81.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.5% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Avenue was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutherland Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 328th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 351 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,051 | 2024-04-12 | £191,437 |
| 375 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2023-11-28 | £444,352 |
| 381 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2021-10-15 | £518,831 |
| 359 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-28 | £549,432 |
| 333 Sutherland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2020-12-08 | £476,642 |
DA16 2NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,948 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 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,366 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 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,650 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 | 4,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,715 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 | 505 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Brorritos | 174 Bexley Road | 907 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 674 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 718 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 403 yd | |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 572 yd | |
| Golden Star | 5 Lingfield Crescent, London | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 404 yd | |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 991 yd | |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 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 | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.