Honiton Road is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3LB 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 Honiton Road, Welling, DA16 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3NN, DA16 3NW, DA16 3LF, DA16 3LA, DA16 3NJ, DA16 3JZ, DA16 3LD, DA16 3LU, DA16 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 3LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 47.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 33.9% | 34.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 54.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.9% | 17.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 34.4% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.8% | 68.9% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 85.3% | 73.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 73.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 16% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honiton Road was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honiton Road has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 19th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Honiton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-08-05 | £504,258 |
| 8 Honiton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2009-08-14 | £494,228 |
| 5 Honiton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2007-03-22 | £613,894 |
| 6 Honiton Road, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1998-06-03 | £365,842 |
DA16 3LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,646 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 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Infant School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,518 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 661 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 509 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 631 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 631 yd | |
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 639 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 256 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 444 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 567 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 704 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 456 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 456 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 609 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 612 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 638 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 828 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 782 yd | |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.