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DA16 3DG

Wickham Street

East Wickham

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Detailed insights for DA16 3DG

Overview

Postcode DA16 3DG is located in a major urban area, within the East Wickham ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Wickham Street & East Wickham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £72,037 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
57.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wickham Street & East Wickham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wickham Street & East Wickham has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.5%

Approximately 57.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £72,037 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from DA16 3DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickham Street & East Wickham near DA16 3DG 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 Welling located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 3DG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA16 3DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStevens ParkMediumWalking directions to Stevens Park
0.4 miWilliam Barefoot GardensSmallWalking directions to William Barefoot Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
6,133.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.27(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(+39%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(-43%)
Burglary
4.24(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
56.31%
Other Asian
35
11.95%
African
25
8.53%
Other White
15
5.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.44%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.44%
No qualifications
58
26.61%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.5%
Owns outright
16
13.33%
Social rents from council
14
11.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in East Wickham

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Wickham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£496,000£4,471
Flats18£260,000£4,595
Semi-Detached90£498,750£5,437
Terraced21£440,000£5,575

10 year median price trend in East Wickham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Wickham.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2025243, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3APTerracedFreehold£470,000
27 Feb 202649A, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3DQTerracedFreehold£387,000
13 Jan 20265, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3DQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
13 Jan 20265, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3DQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
07 May 202545, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000

Schools

In the DA16 3DG postcode area, located within Wickham Street & East Wickham, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 3DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWelling SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHillsgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEast Wickham Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 3DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 3DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressUpper Wickham Lane, Bexley, DA16 3DXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 3DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Newton

East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

David Li

East Wickham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Steven Frederick Hall

East Wickham - 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
WardEast WickhamE05011224
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wickham Street & East WickhamE02006785
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 029DE01032566
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA16 3DG

Is DA16 3DG (Wickham Street & East Wickham) safe?

The area around DA16 3DG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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 3DG?

The median sale price around DA16 3DG in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £480,000 (about £5,345 per square metre) based on 131 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA16 3DG?

There are 16 schools close to DA16 3DG, including Welling School (Requires improvement), Hillsgrove Primary School (Good) and East Wickham Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA16 3DG?

The closest station to DA16 3DG is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 957 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 3DG?

DA16 3DG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,669 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.