Tennyson Close is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3NX 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 Tennyson Close, Welling, DA16 3NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3NY, DA16 3NB, DA16 3NQ, DA16 3NU, DA16 3NT, DA16 3NH, DA16 3NS, DA16 3NA, DA16 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 32.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 40.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 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 | 29.3% | 22% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 13.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 24.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 84.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91.4% | 86.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tennyson Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 347th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tennyson Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-11-11 | £366,361 |
| 13 Tennyson Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2022-07-08 | £397,766 |
| 16 Tennyson Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2020-09-14 | £413,258 |
| 11 Tennyson Close, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-07-21 | £375,451 |
| 3 Tennyson Close, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2007-12-11 | £429,356 |
DA16 3NX 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,614 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 | 2,208 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 | 3,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,380 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 | 202 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 292 yd | |
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 853 yd | |
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 861 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 973 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 496 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 798 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 856 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 1,040 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 444 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 459 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 463 yd | |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 776 yd | |
| Welling Express Kebab | 223 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.