Postcode DA16 3EL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Wickham Street & East Wickham has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% 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.
The average income per household in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £72,037 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from DA16 3EL.
Wickham Street & East Wickham near DA16 3EL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £496,000 | £4,471 |
| Flats | 18 | £260,000 | £4,595 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £498,750 | £5,437 |
| Terraced | 21 | £440,000 | £5,575 |
10 year median price trend in East Wickham
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3EL.
In the DA16 3EL postcode area, located within Wickham Street & East Wickham, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Bellegrove Express | 20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PP | Walking directions to Bellegrove Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 36 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Shreeji Cash & Carry | Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PY | Walking directions to Shreeji Cash & Carry |
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 3EL, 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 3EL 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.
The median sale price around DA16 3EL in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £480,000 (about £5,345 per square metre) based on 131 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA16 3EL, including Welling School (Requires improvement), East Wickham Primary Academy (Good) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 3EL is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 706 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 3EL 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).
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.