DA16 covers Welling, a southeast London postcode with mixed market characteristics. Over five years, property prices declined marginally at -0.1% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields expanded at 5.8% annually, suggesting strengthening lettings demand relative to capital appreciation. Population growth remained subdued at 0.8% over the same period. The district scores 41.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally and indicating average medium-term prospects. Currently classified as early-stage gentrification, DA16 presents a profile where income-focused investors may find rental opportunities more pronounced than those seeking rapid capital gains, though broader economic conditions warrant ongoing monitoring.
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- 1Property prices down 0.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Welling · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Welling (DA16) common questions
Is Welling up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Welling (DA16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 86% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Welling safe?
Welling has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Welling?
The average property price in Welling (DA16) is £669k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Welling?
The median monthly rent in Welling (DA16) is £1,917 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Welling?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bexleyheath (DA6), Bexleyheath (DA7), Sidcup (DA15), Woolwich (SE18), Erith (DA18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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