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DA16 1SB

Bethel Road

Falconwood & Welling

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Detailed insights for DA16 1SB

Overview

Postcode DA16 1SB 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 low crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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
1.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Danson Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% 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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from DA16 1SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Danson Park near DA16 1SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bexleyheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 1SB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath
0.9 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA16 1SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDanson ParkLargeWalking directions to Danson Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
11,196.6 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
189
72.14%
Other White
20
7.63%
Other Asian
15
5.73%
Other
9
3.44%
Indian
8
3.05%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.48%
Level 3 (A level)
48
21.62%
No qualifications
34
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
46.43%
Owns outright
42
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Falconwood & Welling

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £525K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Falconwood & Welling area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Falconwood & Welling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£587,500£536
Semi-Detached94£497,550£507
Terraced55£423,400£492
Flats23£225,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Falconwood & Welling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£240,000£401,000£342,500
2017£490,000£200,000£400,000£361,425
2018£460,000£259,000£395,000£370,000
2019£402,000£248,000£385,000£359,000
2020£444,000£215,000£435,000£380,000
2021£492,500£205,000£460,000£410,000
2022£670,000£233,750£471,750£430,500
2023£482,000£219,975£470,000£425,000
2024£505,000£230,000£467,000£436,000
2025£490,000£230,000£490,000£430,000
2026£575,000£283,750£498,300£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442£374£406£423
2017£420£360£428£407
2018£500£440£410£405
2019£420£373£409£410
2020£372£386£411£431
2021£558£408£455£441
2022£443£395£521£506
2023£519£376£491£486
2024£525£436£499£476
2025£536£368£500£487
2026£388£498£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Falconwood & Welling in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20262, Bethel Road, Welling, DA16 1SBTerracedFreehold£415,000
14 Nov 20256, Bethel Road, Welling, DA16 1SBTerracedFreehold£343,000
29 Aug 202536, Bethel Road, Welling, DA16 1SBTerracedFreehold£423,400
28 Nov 202513, Bethel Road, Welling, DA16 1SATerracedFreehold£375,000
09 Oct 202563, Bethel Road, Welling, DA16 1SASemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000

Schools

In the DA16 1SB postcode area, located within Danson Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 1SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableAspire AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFoster's Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePark View AcademyOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 1SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPark View Mini MarketBethel Road, Bexley, DA16 1RTWalking directions to Park View Mini Market
0.4 miAsda13-15 Crook Log, Kent, DA6 8DZWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalAvenue Road, Bexley, DA7 4EGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miMorrisons71-79 Welling High Street, Welling, DA16 1QLWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 1SB, 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 1SB

Is DA16 1SB (Danson Park) safe?

The area around DA16 1SB 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 1SB?

The median sale price around DA16 1SB in Danson Park is £450,000 (about £494 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA16 1SB?

There are 16 schools close to DA16 1SB, including Aspire Academy (Good), Foster's Primary School (Good) and Park View Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA16 1SB?

The closest station to DA16 1SB is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 877 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 1SB?

DA16 1SB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA16 1SB (Danson Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA16 1SB is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barry John Ian Saunders (Conservative and Unionist Party), Christine Margaret Catterall (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Dave Curtois (Conservative and Unionist Party).