Postcode DA16 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Falconwood & Welling ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Blackfen area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackfen is £55,100 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Danson Park.
Blackfen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Blackfen has a low crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blackfen is £55,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from DA16 2BU.
Blackfen near DA16 2BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Danson Park | Large | Walking directions to Danson Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Falconwood & Welling area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £223,200 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £467,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Falconwood & Welling
In the DA16 2BU postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Westwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Little Waitrose | Bexley, DA15 9NT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.