Welling Way is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2RJ 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 Welling Way, Welling, DA16 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3RQ, DA16 2RH, DA16 2QP, DA16 2RE, DA16 2SQ, DA16 2RL, DA16 3RG, DA16 2QR, DA16 2QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2RJ, 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 Welling Way was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.9% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Welling Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 146th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26B Welling Way, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-05-31 | £253,673 |
| 28A Welling Way, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-03-23 | £287,253 |
| 26A Welling Way, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2021-06-30 | £307,443 |
| 24 Welling Way, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-13 | £329,265 |
| 26A Welling Way, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2018-05-31 | £323,647 |
DA16 2RJ 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 2RJ 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 | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,443 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 | 3,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,978 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 | 1,020 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 117 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 541 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 135 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 207 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 348 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 538 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 46 yd | |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 48 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 491 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 489 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 819 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 682 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 844 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.