Postcode DA16 3LQ 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shoulder of Mutton Green.
Wickham Street & East Wickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Wickham Street & East Wickham has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from DA16 3LQ.
Wickham Street & East Wickham near DA16 3LQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Falconwood | Southeastern | Walking directions to Falconwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shoulder of Mutton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Shoulder of Mutton Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £500,000 | £505 |
| Detached | 2 | £496,000 | £415 |
| Terraced | 20 | £440,000 | £517 |
| Flats | 18 | £260,000 | £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 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £247,500 | £505,000 | £395,000 |
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 | £505 | £516 |
| 2026 | £450 | £420 | £504 | £502 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 3LQ.
In the DA16 3LQ postcode area, located within Wickham Street & East Wickham, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 3LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Bellegrove Road, Bexley, DA16 3QS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 8-10 Welling Way, Welling, DA16 2RJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Wickham Food & Wine | 116 Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3LU | Walking directions to Wickham Food & Wine |
| 0.4 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 3LQ, 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 3LQ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3LQ in Wickham Street & East Wickham is £475,500 (about £494 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA16 3LQ, including East Wickham Primary Academy (Good), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Hook Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 3LQ is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 317 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 3LQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,650 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 3LQ 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).
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.