Montrose Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2QX is located in the East Wickham 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 Montrose Avenue, Welling, DA16 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2QU, DA16 2RP, DA16 2RS, DA16 2QQ, DA16 2PY, DA16 2SA, DA16 2RZ, DA16 2QE, DA16 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2QX is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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% | 46.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 40.8% | 35.9% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.7% | 16.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 6.4% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 72.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 89.5% | 84.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 84.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Avenue was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montrose Avenue has the 59th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-27 | £333,371 |
| 194 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-03-28 | £430,225 |
| 242 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-12-21 | £420,344 |
| 246 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-03-25 | £415,636 |
| 184 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-01-31 | £469,667 |
DA16 2QX 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary Junior School The Green , DA16 2PF | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Infant School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Woods College 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2QN | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,762 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 | 2,273 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 682 yd | |
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 849 yd | |
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 882 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 882 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 426 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 637 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 880 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 923 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 344 yd | |
| Golden Star | 5 Lingfield Crescent, London | 350 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | 11 Lingfield Crescent, London | 350 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab House | 17 Lingfield Crescent, London | 405 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 763 yd | |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 1,060 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.