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DA16 1NX

Northdown Road

East Wickham

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Detailed insights for DA16 1NX

Overview

Postcode DA16 1NX 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.9 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

St Michael's has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

St Michael's has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in St Michael's is £78,766 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 230 ft away from DA16 1NX.

Flood risk

No risk

St Michael's near DA16 1NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Welling located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 1NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling
1 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
7,452.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.21(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.58(-79%)
Vehicle crime
3.91(-58%)
Other theft
3.35(-71%)
Drugs
2.79(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
54.55%
Other White
37
9.34%
Other Asian
36
9.09%
Other
24
6.06%
Indian
19
4.8%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
34.88%
No qualifications
52
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.2%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
46.62%
Owns outright
50
33.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.22%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.03%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in East Wickham

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)

Price distribution by property type for East Wickham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£496,000£4,471
Flats18£260,000£4,595
Semi-Detached90£498,750£5,437
Terraced21£440,000£5,575

10 year median price trend in East Wickham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Wickham.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 20253, Rackham Close, Welling, DA16 1NZTerracedFreehold£415,000
25 Sept 202558, Lynmere Road, Welling, DA16 1PASemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
06 Mar 202578, Lynmere Road, Welling, DA16 1PASemi-DetachedFreehold£464,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 8, Fosters Old School, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AEFlatsLeasehold£267,000
12 Feb 202533, Lynmere Road, Welling, DA16 1PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,500

Schools

In the DA16 1NX postcode area, located within St Michael's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 1NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWelling SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicablePark View AcademyOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 1NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons71-79 Welling High Street, Welling, DA16 1QLWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miLidlUpper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTesco ExpressUpper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3DXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTescoEmbassy Court, Bexley, DA16 1THWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miBellegrove Express20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PPWalking directions to Bellegrove Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA16 1NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Newton

East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

David Li

East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Steven Frederick Hall

East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Louie French

Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOld Bexley and SidcupE14001414
WardEast WickhamE05011224
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Michael'sE02000077
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 013DE01000455
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA16 1NX

Is DA16 1NX (St Michael's) safe?

The area around DA16 1NX records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near DA16 1NX?

The median sale price around DA16 1NX in St Michael's is £480,000 (about £5,345 per square metre) based on 131 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA16 1NX?

There are 15 schools close to DA16 1NX, including Welling School (Requires improvement), Park View Academy (Good) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA16 1NX?

The closest station to DA16 1NX is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 688 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 1NX?

DA16 1NX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.