Postcode DA16 1LB (Bexley)

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The postcode DA16 1LB is located in Bexley, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DA16 1LB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DA16 1LB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DA16 1LB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to DA16 1LB is Berwick Road which is centered 137 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Elsa Road Upper Wickham Lane and is 129 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.87 km away at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station The closest railway station is Welling Rail Station, 824 m away.

The closest primary school to DA16 1LB (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 6, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Welling School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 10, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The nearest takeaway food is available from Kingsfisher Fish, Chips And Grille Bar and is 189 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 1, 2021.

Policing for DA16 1LB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Bexley is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DA16 1LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DA16 1LB, and the approximate distance away.

Berwick Road 137 m
Balliol Road 182 m
Upper Wickham Lane 195 m
Douglas Road 224 m
Church Road 235 m
Somerhill Road 237 m
Kay Street 239 m
Bruce Close 247 m
Queen's Road 251 m
East Road 256 m
Lyme Road 263 m
Elsa Road 322 m
Charmouth Road 328 m
Anthony Road 345 m
Kenmere Road 360 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DA16 1LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DA16 1LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Welling School Requires improvement
(May 10, 2018)
0 m
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(March 6, 2019)
612 m
Hillsgrove Primary School Good
(March 28, 2018)
753 m
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(November 18, 2021)
772 m
Park View Academy Good
(May 2, 2019)
806 m
Foster's Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
848 m
East Wickham Primary Academy Good
(November 27, 2019)
877 m
Hook Lane Primary School 1.02 km
Aspire Academy Bexley Outstanding
(November 25, 2021)
1.05 km
Barrington Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.1 km
Brampton Primary Academy Good
(December 12, 2018)
1.15 km
Danson Primary School Good
(April 24, 2019)
1.26 km
Bexley Grammar School 1.33 km
Crook Log Primary School Good
(November 6, 2018)
1.45 km
Willow Dene School Good
(December 6, 2019)
1.59 km
Rockliffe Manor Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.79 km
Timbercroft Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.83 km
Upland Primary School Good
(January 9, 2019)
1.84 km
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 22, 2017)
1.85 km
Bedonwell Junior School Good
(January 10, 2019)
1.93 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DA16 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chartwells At Welling School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
0 m
Clever Cloggs Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 16, 2019
0 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
October 15, 2019
189 m
Kingsfisher Fish, Chips And Grille Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 1, 2021
189 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
196 m
Eastern Curry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2019
246 m
Real Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 12, 2020
246 m
Totlins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 6, 2019
246 m
We're Local Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
September 9, 2021
246 m
Deli N Dishes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 26, 2021
293 m
Jordan Food & Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
August 5, 2019
320 m
Payless Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
May 10, 2018
320 m
Poppets Playgroup At St. Michaels Church Hall Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
320 m
Tea And Coffee Afternoon At St Michaels Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
320 m
Welling Youth Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 30, 2017
324 m
Raffelina's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
332 m
Monkey Puzzle Welling Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
September 24, 2021
349 m
B R Lewis Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
February 14, 2020
360 m
Rice And Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
360 m
Thanu News Food And Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
360 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DA16 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Elsa Road Upper Wickham Lane Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Elsa Road Upper Wickham Lane Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Lovel Avenue Bus Stop/Station 141 m
East Road (DA16) Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Lovel Avenue Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station Metro/Tram 3.87 km
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station Metro/Tram 3.88 km
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station Metro/Tram 3.88 km
Welling Rail Station Rail 824 m
Bexleyheath Rail Station Rail 1.53 km
Bexleyheath Rail Station Rail 1.55 km
Woolwich Arsenal Pier Ferry 4.18 km
Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier Ferry 4.18 km
Woolwich Arsenal Pier Ferry 4.21 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.59 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.64 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.65 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DA16 1LB - Data from Dec 2021

Hill Grove Woodland Or Forest 817 m
Bostall Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Bleak Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
The Lake Inland Water 1.72 km
Abbey Woods Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Clothworkers Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Lesnes Abbey Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Oxleas Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Parish Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Bursted Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Shooters Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km
Bexley Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Jackwood Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Lime Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.43 km
South Mere Inland Water 3.6 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.46841000
Longitude 0.11282600
OS Easting 546850
OS Northing 0176499
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15605
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford
Electoral Ward East Wickham
Local Authority District Bexley
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London East

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000004
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bexley
Cancer Alliance South East London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Our Healthier South East London
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS South East London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bexley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33032522
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bexley 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bexley 013C
Output Area / Small Area 4C3