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 50.9 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 50.9 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £712,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £496,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £483,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £438,500 |
10 year median price trend in East Wickham
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.