Rosemary Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3BH 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 Rosemary Road, Welling, DA16 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3LR, DA16 3LT, DA16 3BE, DA16 3BN, DA16 3LP, DA16 3JT, DA16 3JU, DA16 3LS, DA16 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 3BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 27.2% | 27.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 56.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 19.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 38.5% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 15.3% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.1% | 46.4% | -24.7% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.8% 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% | 65.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 65.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.5% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 0.9% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosemary Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosemary Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 237th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rosemary Road, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-31 | £419,775 |
| 7 Rosemary Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2017-10-04 | £598,249 |
| 6 Rosemary Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,995 | 2012-07-13 | £478,858 |
| 2 Rosemary Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-09-11 | £428,824 |
| 5 Rosemary Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2005-03-14 | £521,449 |
DA16 3BH 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 2,702 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 | 3,790 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,166 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 | 638 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 3,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 608 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 688 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 688 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 711 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 654 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 669 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 744 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 746 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 653 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 655 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 688 yd | |
| Joy Spice | 119 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 744 yd | |
| Best Kebab Ye | 139 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 836 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 894 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 63 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 742 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 777 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.