Montrose Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2QZ 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 2QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2QS, DA16 2RL, DA16 2QP, DA16 2RT, DA16 2RH, DA16 2QW, DA16 2RJ, DA16 2RN, DA16 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 2QZ 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 | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 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 2QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 23.9% | 30.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 57.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47% | 53.6% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 24.7% | 21.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 31.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.2% | 67.8% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 90.5% | 77.6% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 11.8% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 77.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Avenue was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Montrose Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.1%.

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 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2024-05-03 | £377,292 |
| 38 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2021-06-29 | £415,370 |
| 44 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-09-04 | £362,918 |
| 54 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-09-06 | £372,393 |
| 32 Montrose Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-06-06 | £371,462 |
DA16 2QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,727 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 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,107 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 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 2,471 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 | 4,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,183 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 223 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 555 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 555 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 596 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 162 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 335 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 501 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 593 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 217 yd | |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 218 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 555 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 573 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 560 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 657 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 680 yd | |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 744 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.