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DA16 1RS

Park View Road

Falconwood & Welling

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Detailed insights for DA16 1RS

Overview

Postcode DA16 1RS is located in a major urban area, within the Falconwood & Welling ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Danson Park area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Danson Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Danson Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Danson Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from DA16 1RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Danson Park near DA16 1RS 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 Bexleyheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 1RS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath
1 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA16 1RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDanson ParkLargeWalking directions to Danson Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
3,019 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.98(-52%)
Other theft
12.98(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.39(-60%)
Vehicle crime
5.31(-43%)
Burglary
4.13(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
63.86%
Other White
31
8.42%
Other Asian
14
3.8%
African
14
3.8%
Other
13
3.53%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
32%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.33%
No qualifications
53
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
37.5%
Owns outright
48
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
23.53%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

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 1RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202528, Park View Road, Welling, DA16 1RSTerracedFreehold£525,000
21 Mar 20256, South Gipsy Road, Welling, DA16 1JBTerracedFreehold£380,000
21 Jul 20257, Danson Mead, Welling, DA16 1RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£980,000
09 Dec 202537, South Gipsy Road, Welling, DA16 1HPTerracedFreehold£435,000
12 Sept 20251, South Gipsy Road, Welling, DA16 1HPTerracedFreehold£448,000

Schools

In the DA16 1RS postcode area, located within Danson Park, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 1RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAspire AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCrook Log Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFoster's Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 1RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPark View Mini MarketBethel Road, Bexley, DA16 1RTWalking directions to Park View Mini Market
0.3 miAsda13-15 Crook Log, Kent, DA6 8DZWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miNisa LocalBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8AAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalAvenue Road, Bexley, DA7 4EGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 1RS, 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)Danson ParkE02000084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 020GE01000393
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA16 1RS

Is DA16 1RS (Danson Park) safe?

The area around DA16 1RS records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA16 1RS?

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

What schools are near DA16 1RS?

There are 18 schools close to DA16 1RS, including Aspire Academy (Good), Crook Log Primary School (Good) and Foster's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA16 1RS?

The closest station to DA16 1RS is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 853 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 1RS?

DA16 1RS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.