Central Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3AZ 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 Central Avenue, Welling, DA16 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3JW, DA16 3AX, DA16 3JP, DA16 3HX, DA16 3BQ, DA16 3BB, DA16 3QR, DA16 3JA, DA16 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 3AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 37.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 41.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 24.1% | 25.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 27% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.6% | 68.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 84.3% | 77.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 77.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0.9% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 278th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-03-03 | £601,774 |
| 21 Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-12-16 | £485,786 |
| 29 Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-03-24 | £564,624 |
| 19 Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-01-27 | £534,123 |
| 21 Central Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-11-27 | £520,801 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,008 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 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,336 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 | 2,839 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 | 4,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,584 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 | 1,042 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 142 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 185 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 243 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 290 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 412 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 116 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 118 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 151 yd | |
| Joy Spice | 119 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Best Kebab Ye | 139 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 154 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 450 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 654 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 266 yd | |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 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% |
| Median download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.