Bellegrove Parade is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2RE 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 Bellegrove Parade, Welling, DA16 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2RH, DA16 2QR, DA16 3RE, DA16 2QP, DA16 3RD, DA16 2RJ, DA16 3LW, DA16 3RQ, DA16 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 55.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 44.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 37.3% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 10.2% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 51.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 30.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 22.9% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 26.9% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.4% | 66.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 79.4% | 58.9% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 18.4% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 59.3% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 18.2% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bellegrove Parade was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.2% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bellegrove Parade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 138th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Bellegrove Parade, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-08-03 | £341,034 |
| 1A Bellegrove Parade, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1997-01-31 | £226,492 |
DA16 2RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2RE 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Junior School The Green , DA16 2PF | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Infant School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,533 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 | 2,688 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,451 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 | 4,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 8 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 427 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 110 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 246 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 405 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 424 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 129 yd | |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 133 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 378 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 376 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 734 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 812 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 569 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 840 yd | |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 857 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.