Postcode DA16 1LB is located in a major urban area, within the East Wickham ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the St Michael's area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Michael's is £78,766 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stevens Park.
St Michael's has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
St Michael's has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Michael's is £78,766 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA16 1LB.
St Michael's near DA16 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welling located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| 1 mi | 5 | Bexleyheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bexleyheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stevens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stevens Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £496,000 | £4,471 |
| Flats | 18 | £260,000 | £4,595 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £498,750 | £5,437 |
| Terraced | 21 | £440,000 | £5,575 |
10 year median price trend in East Wickham
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1LB.
In the DA16 1LB postcode area, located within St Michael's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3DX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 71-79 Welling High Street, Welling, DA16 1QL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Co-Op | Wrotham Road, Bexley, DA16 1LS | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.5 mi | Bellegrove Express | 20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PP | Walking directions to Bellegrove Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA16 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Newton
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
David Li
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Steven Frederick Hall
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA16 1LB records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DA16 1LB in St Michael's is £480,000 (about £5,345 per square metre) based on 131 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA16 1LB, including Welling School (Requires improvement), St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hillsgrove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 1LB is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 872 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 1LB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.