Postcode DA16 2SL is located in a major urban area, within the East Wickham ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Falconwood area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Falconwood is £80,225 per year. The nearest station is Falconwood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shoulder of Mutton Green.
Falconwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Falconwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 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 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Falconwood is £80,225 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from DA16 2SL.
Falconwood near DA16 2SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Falconwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Falconwood | Southeastern | Walking directions to Falconwood |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shoulder of Mutton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Shoulder of Mutton Green |
| 0.2 mi | Eastcote Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eastcote Gardens |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £475,500 (about £497 per square foot) in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 86 | £496,250 | £505 |
| Detached | 2 | £496,000 | £415 |
| Terraced | 21 | £440,000 | £518 |
| Flats | 18 | £260,000 | £427 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £599,995 | £227,500 | £410,000 | £393,000 |
| 2017 | £531,250 | £240,000 | £414,500 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £477,500 | £232,000 | £410,000 | £363,750 |
| 2019 | £503,500 | £227,500 | £397,750 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | £640,000 | £263,000 | £415,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £582,500 | £265,000 | £450,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | £448,000 | £260,000 | £475,000 | £435,500 |
| 2023 | £518,750 | £250,000 | £470,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £610,000 | £237,500 | £475,000 | £447,000 |
| 2025 | £496,500 | £271,000 | £495,000 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £247,500 | £505,000 | £395,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £400 | £401 | £390 |
| 2017 | £381 | £414 | £414 | £410 |
| 2018 | £475 | £389 | £421 | £426 |
| 2019 | £369 | £367 | £415 | £415 |
| 2020 | £461 | £379 | £425 | £413 |
| 2021 | £463 | £408 | £450 | £440 |
| 2022 | £510 | £427 | £500 | £483 |
| 2023 | £566 | £434 | £490 | £474 |
| 2024 | £489 | £424 | £475 | £470 |
| 2025 | £615 | £435 | £505 | £516 |
| 2026 | £450 | £420 | £504 | £502 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 2SL.
In the DA16 2SL postcode area, located within Falconwood, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 8-10 Welling Way, Welling, DA16 2RJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Wickham Food & Wine | 116 Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3LU | Walking directions to Wickham Food & Wine |
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 2SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Newton
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
David Li
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Steven Frederick Hall
East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA16 2SL records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2SL in Falconwood is £475,500 (about £497 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DA16 2SL, including Eastcote Primary Academy (Outstanding), Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Falconwood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 2SL is Falconwood in TfL zone 4, about 867 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 2SL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA16 2SL is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Newton (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Li (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steven Frederick Hall (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.