Postcode DA16 2JU 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 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA16 2JU.
Blackfen near DA16 2JU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Danson Park | Large | Walking directions to Danson Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £600,000 | £5,769 |
| Flats | 19 | £220,000 | £3,953 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £490,000 | £5,519 |
| Terraced | 51 | £420,000 | £5,317 |
10 year median price trend in Falconwood & Welling
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 2JU.
In the DA16 2JU postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Westwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA16 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry John Ian Saunders
Falconwood & Welling - Elected 7 May 2026
Christine Margaret Catterall
Falconwood & Welling - Elected 7 May 2026
Dave Curtois
Falconwood & Welling - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA16 2JU records about 45 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.
The median sale price around DA16 2JU in Blackfen is £448,250 (about £5,390 per square metre) based on 166 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA16 2JU, including Bexley Grammar School (Outstanding), Danson Primary School (Good) and Blackfen School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 2JU is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,256 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 2JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,043 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.