Tidford Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3JY 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 Tidford Road, Welling, DA16 3JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3JX, DA16 3JZ, DA16 3JU, DA16 3LE, DA16 3LF, DA16 3JS, DA16 3LS, DA16 3LB, DA16 3LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DA16 3JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 28.8% | 28.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 58.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 | 21.4% | 19.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.8% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 33.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82% | 73.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 89.6% | 76.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 9.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 76.5% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tidford Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tidford Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 109th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Tidford Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2024-05-09 | £484,983 |
| 26 Tidford Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-11-07 | £477,866 |
| 76 Tidford Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2023-05-12 | £476,351 |
| 58 Tidford Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-07-19 | £481,572 |
| 26 Tidford Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-01-31 | £489,627 |
DA16 3JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3JY 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,701 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 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,389 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 | 2,566 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 | 3,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,510 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 | 718 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 433 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 456 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 456 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 459 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 337 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 370 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 527 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 572 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 430 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 432 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 434 yd | |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 436 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 462 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 775 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 943 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 967 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 593 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 982 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.