Yew Tree Close is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3BY 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 Yew Tree Close, Welling, DA16 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3BZ, DA16 3BX, DA16 3DB, DA16 3BT, DA16 3JF, DA16 3BS, DA16 3DE, DA16 3EQ, DA16 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 3BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 45.8% | 49.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 50.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 50% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 28.5% | 19.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32.5% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.5% | 64.2% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 86% | 68.1% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 15.4% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 85.4% | 67.9% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 22.4% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.2% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Close was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yew Tree Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 240th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 Yew Tree Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2025-05-20 | £437,697 |
| 6 Yew Tree Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-02-07 | £477,209 |
| 1A Yew Tree Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-08-27 | £389,194 |
| 7 Yew Tree Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-12-22 | £528,817 |
| 5 Yew Tree Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-08-11 | £534,916 |
DA16 3BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA16 3BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,176 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 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Infant School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,023 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 787 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,865 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 | 4,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 592 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 665 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 699 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 783 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 825 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 843 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 865 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 891 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 592 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 634 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 673 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 835 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 846 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 799 yd | |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.