Central Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3AY is located in the Falconwood & Welling 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 Central Avenue, Welling, DA16 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3QR, DA16 3QS, DA16 3AX, DA16 3QD, DA16 3QQ, DA16 2EH, DA16 3AZ, DA16 2EQ, DA16 3PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 3AY is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 47% | 45.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 53% | 54.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 34.9% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 9% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 33.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 68.8% | 60.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 79.6% | 69.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 69.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.7% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 162.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.1% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Central Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 81st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Magenta House Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-01-31 | £303,555 |
| 4 Magenta House Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-08 | £190,881 |
| Flat 3 Magenta House Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £167,000 | 2014-02-20 | £269,373 |
| Flat 5 Magenta House Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £167,000 | 2014-02-19 | £269,373 |
| Flat 4 Magenta House Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2014-02-14 | £241,871 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,073 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,630 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 | 4,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,665 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 | 1,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 34 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 45 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 45 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 51 yd | |
| The Barn | 94 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 51 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 111 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 305 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 332 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 45 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 50 yd | |
| Joy Spice | 119 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 51 yd | |
| Best Kebab Ye | 139 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 51 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 52 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 38 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 332 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 582 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 749 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 156 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 919 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 980 yd | |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.