Millbrook Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2QQ 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 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, DA16 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2RJ, DA16 2QU, DA16 2QX, DA16 2QF, DA16 2QG, SE9 2RQ, SE9 2RH, SE9 2RL, DA16 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 2QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 36.5% | 29.1% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 53.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 47.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 11.6% | -11.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 35% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 65.9% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 72.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 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 | 80.8% | 72% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 0.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millbrook Avenue was 150.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.4% higher than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millbrook Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 93rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-18 | £273,304 |
| 34 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-29 | £282,336 |
| 36 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-01 | £313,961 |
| 14 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-18 | £291,558 |
| 28 Millbrook Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-21 | £326,758 |
DA16 2QQ 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,596 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 | 2,203 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 | 4,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 841 yd | |
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 871 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 871 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 871 yd | |
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 308 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 795 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 206 yd | |
| Golden Star | 5 Lingfield Crescent, London | 213 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | 11 Lingfield Crescent, London | 213 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab House | 17 Lingfield Crescent, London | 270 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 752 yd | |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 896 yd | |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club BEXLEY ROAD | golf | 1,057 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.56 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.