Postcode insights

DA16 3JA

Lovel Avenue

East Wickham

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Detailed insights for DA16 3JA

Overview

Postcode DA16 3JA 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £72,037 per year. The nearest station is Welling, about 0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shoulder of Mutton Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Wickham Street & East Wickham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wickham Street & East Wickham has a low crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 115 ft away from DA16 3JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickham Street & East Wickham near DA16 3JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Welling located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA16 3JA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA16 3JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShoulder of Mutton GreenMediumWalking directions to Shoulder of Mutton Green

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
6,099.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.61(-30%)
Burglary
7.63(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-81%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
63.27%
Indian
46
13.41%
Other
16
4.66%
Other White
15
4.37%
African
13
3.79%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
26.95%
No qualifications
72
25.53%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
41.38%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.17%
Other social rented
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in East Wickham

Median price£475,500
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£409K – £515K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £475,500 (about £494 per square foot) in East Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached81£500,000£505
Detached2£496,000£415
Terraced20£440,000£517
Flats18£260,000£427

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Wickham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£435,000
2026£640,000£247,500£505,000£395,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Wickham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£505£516
2026£450£420£504£502
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Wickham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202660, Ruskin Avenue, Welling, DA16 3QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
20 Mar 202653, Ruskin Avenue, Welling, DA16 3QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
05 Sept 202516, Bennett Close, Welling, DA16 3HUTerracedFreehold£345,000
28 Nov 202515, Central Avenue, Welling, DA16 3AZTerracedFreehold£485,000
25 Mar 202531, Central Avenue, Welling, DA16 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the DA16 3JA postcode area, located within Wickham Street & East Wickham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA16 3JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHook Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEast Wickham Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 3JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA16 3JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express124 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBudgensBellegrove Road, Bexley, DA16 3QSWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miShreeji Cash & CarryBellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PYWalking directions to Shreeji Cash & Carry
0.2 miLondis36 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miBellegrove Express20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PPWalking directions to Bellegrove 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 3JA, 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 029CE01000400
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA16 3JA

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

The area around DA16 3JA records about 49 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 3JA?

The median sale price around DA16 3JA in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £475,500 (about £494 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA16 3JA?

There are 17 schools close to DA16 3JA, including St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Hook Lane Primary School (Good) and East Wickham Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA16 3JA?

The closest station to DA16 3JA is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 56 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA16 3JA?

DA16 3JA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA16 3JA (Wickham Street & East Wickham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA16 3JA 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).

Data Sources

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.