Upper Wickham Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3AG is located in the East Wickham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexleyheath and Crayford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3AF, DA16 3HQ, DA16 3AQ, DA16 3DP, DA16 3DT, DA16 3AE, DA16 1NX, DA16 1NZ, DA16 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 49.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 22.8% | 13.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 40.4% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 59.6% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 81% | 60% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 79.9% | 59.5% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 23.3% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2.6% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Wickham Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crook Log average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-06-19 | £365,756 |
| 99 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-02-18 | £363,936 |
| 97 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-02-26 | £386,128 |
| 103 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2020-04-09 | £421,361 |
| 91 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2014-11-13 | £378,833 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA16 3AG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 3,593 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 49 yd | |
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 95 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 266 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 370 yd | |
| N'Fes Turkish Cuisine & Gift Shop | 21 - 27 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 520 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 521 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Welling High Street, Welling | 527 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 574 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 7 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 95 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 110 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 280 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 178 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 370 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 478 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 502 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 300 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 692 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.