Postcode DA16 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the East Wickham ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the St Michael's area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Michael's is £78,766 per year. The nearest station is Welling, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shoulder of Mutton Green.
St Michael's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
St Michael's has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Michael's is £78,766 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA16 3BS.
St Michael's near DA16 3BS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shoulder of Mutton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Shoulder of Mutton Green |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £500 per square foot) in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £640,000 | £450 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £500,000 | £505 |
| Terraced | 23 | £430,000 | £530 |
| Flats | 21 | £265,000 | £427 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £599,995 | £227,500 | £414,998 | £370,000 |
| 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 | £432,500 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £247,500 | £500,000 | £415,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £400 | £386 | £395 |
| 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 | £507 | £518 |
| 2026 | £450 | £420 | £504 | £563 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 60, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BT | Detached | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 81, Burnell Avenue, Welling, DA16 3HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 79A, Burnell Avenue, Welling, DA16 3HP | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 5, Rippersley Road, Welling, DA16 3BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 4, Yew Tree Close, Welling, DA16 3BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £428,000 |
In the DA16 3BS postcode area, located within St Michael's, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Central Avenue, Bexley, DA16 3BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Wickham Food & Wine | 116 Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3LU | Walking directions to Wickham Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3DX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3HF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA16 3BS, 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 3BS records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DA16 3BS in St Michael's is £477,500 (about £500 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to DA16 3BS, including East Wickham Primary Academy (Good), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Welling School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 3BS is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 449 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 3BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,910 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 3BS 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).