Norfolk Place is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3HR 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 Norfolk Place, Welling, DA16 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3HU, DA16 3HT, DA16 3HP, DA16 3BD, DA16 3HS, DA16 3BB, DA16 3BG, DA16 3BQ, DA16 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 23.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around DA16 3HR this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 75% | 66.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 82.3% | 69.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 16.4% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 70.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Place was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norfolk Place has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 302nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Norfolk Place, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-05-04 | £470,990 |
| 20 Norfolk Place, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-11-26 | £554,819 |
| 12 Norfolk Place, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,800 | 2021-08-31 | £477,619 |
| 15 Norfolk Place, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-04-08 | £383,833 |
| 18 Norfolk Place, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-03-14 | £577,847 |
DA16 3HR 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.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,088 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 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,978 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 | 4,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,298 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 | 1,014 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,141 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 | 270 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 394 yd | |
| The Barn | 94 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 400 yd | |
| Nepalaya Restaurant | 96 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 400 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 400 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 436 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 457 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 506 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 375 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 375 yd | |
| Gulen Ocakbasi | 100 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 400 yd | |
| Sakura Sushi And Bento | 98A Bellegrove Road, Welling | 403 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 409 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 506 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 598 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 379 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 597 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.