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DA16 1QJ

New Road

Falconwood & Welling

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Detailed insights for DA16 1QJ

Overview

Postcode DA16 1QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Falconwood & Welling ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Welling area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Welling is £79,870 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Welling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Welling has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.6%

Approximately 23.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Welling is £79,870 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 75 ft away from DA16 1QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Welling near DA16 1QJ 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 1QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
570
Population density
7,151.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
96.16(+863%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.04(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.11(+1%)
Vehicle crime
13.3(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.76(+106%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
43.18%
Other White
87
15.21%
Other Asian
45
7.87%
African
39
6.82%
Chinese
31
5.42%
Total population: 572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
37.12%
No qualifications
73
17.26%
Level 3 (A level)
70
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 423

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
40.89%
Other social rented
47
20.89%
Owns with a mortgage
36
16%
Owns outright
19
8.44%
Shared ownership
16
7.11%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Falconwood & Welling

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £448,250 in Falconwood & Welling area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Falconwood & Welling 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 Falconwood & Welling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£600,000£5,769
Flats19£220,000£3,953
Semi-Detached93£490,000£5,519
Terraced51£420,000£5,317

10 year median price trend in Falconwood & Welling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20257, New Road, Welling, DA16 1QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
14 Feb 20256A, New Road, Welling, DA16 1QJDetachedFreehold£450,000
22 Jan 20253, Rackham Close, Welling, DA16 1NZTerracedFreehold£415,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 8, Fosters Old School, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AEFlatsLeasehold£267,000
14 Nov 202511, Kirby Court, 21, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3ABFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the DA16 1QJ postcode area, located within Welling, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 1QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicablePark View AcademyOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWelling SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 1QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons71-79 Welling High Street, Welling, DA16 1QLWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miLidlUpper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3HFWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTescoEmbassy Court, Bexley, DA16 1THWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miBellegrove Express20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PPWalking directions to Bellegrove Express
0.2 miLondis36 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PYWalking directions to Londis

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 1QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry John Ian Saunders

Falconwood & Welling - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Christine Margaret Catterall

Falconwood & Welling - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Dave Curtois

Falconwood & Welling - 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
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WellingE02000080
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 016BE01000392
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA16 1QJ

Is DA16 1QJ (Welling) safe?

The area around DA16 1QJ records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA16 1QJ?

The median sale price around DA16 1QJ in Welling is £448,250 (about £5,390 per square metre) based on 166 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA16 1QJ?

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

What is the nearest station to DA16 1QJ?

The closest station to DA16 1QJ is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 578 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 1QJ?

DA16 1QJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,119 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.