Bond Close is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3AR 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 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bond Close, Welling, DA16 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3RS, DA16 3LL, DA16 3QY, DA16 3QZ, DA16 3NP, DA16 3QU, DA16 3NL, DA16 3RT, DA16 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 30.5% | 25.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 60% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 40.5% | 51.1% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 9.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 23.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 33.8% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 87.9% | 69.7% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 88.9% | 81.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 86.5% | 80.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bond Close was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bond Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 301st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bond Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-11-15 | £457,897 |
| 11 Bond Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-12-15 | £534,292 |
| 10 Bond Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-11 | £503,646 |
| 9 Bond Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-10-28 | £526,179 |
| 14 Bond Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-02-28 | £493,218 |
DA16 3AR 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,164 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,983 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 | 3,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,866 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 | 629 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 392 yd | |
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 621 yd | |
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 634 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 925 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 248 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 502 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 648 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 996 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 504 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 508 yd | |
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 873 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 888 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.