Wickham Street is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3NW 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 3NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3NN, DA16 3LA, DA16 3LB, DA16 3NJ, DA16 3LF, DA16 3NH, DA16 3NS, DA16 3LD, DA16 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 3NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.4% | 54.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 34.6% | 37% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 42.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 44.9% | 43.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 23.4% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 22.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82.2% | 73% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 83.2% | 69.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 69.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.6% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Street was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wickham Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 155th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,025 | 2024-06-13 | £430,454 |
| 323 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-08 | £337,642 |
| 321 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2015-05-28 | £540,000 |
| 299 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-01-17 | £436,154 |
| 315 Wickham Street, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2010-10-29 | £518,113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 2,301 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 | 3,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,570 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 | 512 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 541 yd | |
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 581 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 700 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 700 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 220 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 491 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 564 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 774 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 469 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 470 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 680 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 682 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 707 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 794 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 857 yd | |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 960 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.