Wickham Street is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3NL 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 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3NP, DA16 3LL, DA16 3LD, DA16 3QY, DA16 3NR, DA16 3LA, DA16 3QU, DA16 3NW, DA16 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 3NL is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 53.8% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 27.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 48.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 42.8% | 53.4% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 26.3% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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 | 21.6% | 15.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 36.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86% | 64.9% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 88.7% | 78.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 77.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.9% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Street was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wickham Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 296th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202A Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-03-31 | £504,293 |
| 204 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-02-12 | £497,302 |
| 200A Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-12-16 | £529,136 |
| 202 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-11-20 | £537,404 |
| 198 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2009-04-24 | £811,550 |
DA16 3NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
DA16 3NL 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,144 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 | 2,230 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 | 3,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,789 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 | 685 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,899 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 | 411 yd | |
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 579 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 677 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 677 yd | |
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 2 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 360 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 406 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 748 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 300 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 302 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 666 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 669 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 684 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 978 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 862 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.