Wickham Street is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3DG 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 Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3EW, DA16 3AP, DA16 3DQ, DA16 3EN, DA16 1RD, DA16 3EE, DA16 1RE, DA16 3DF, DA16 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 51.7% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 41.9% | 48.3% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA16 3DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 42.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 39.7% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 51.5% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 26.6% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 28.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.3% | 63.8% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 89.4% | 72.2% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 72.7% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Street was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wickham Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 321st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bramley Court Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-05-28 | £278,075 |
| 12 Bramley Court Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-04 | £255,011 |
| 10 Bramley Court Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-09 | £269,475 |
| 10 Bramley Court Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-08-27 | £268,611 |
| 7 Bramley Court Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-21 | £291,671 |
The percentage of student residents living in DA16 3DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,397 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 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,321 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 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,530 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 | 3,476 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,493 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 | 4,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,335 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 562 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 671 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 882 yd | |
| Twinz Cafe | 46 Wrotham Road, Welling | 926 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 372 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 562 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 643 yd | |
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 685 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 473 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 888 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 356 yd | |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| St Michaels East Wickham C Of E School WROTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.