Hook Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2DH is located in the Falconwood & Welling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hook Lane, Welling, DA16 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2LB, DA16 2LD, DA16 2DN, DA16 2LA, DA16 2AX, DA16 2AT, DA16 3PA, DA16 2AA, DA16 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 52.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DA16 2DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 44% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 37.5% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 45.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 40% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 18.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 35.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.4% | 72.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 77.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 76.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.7% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Lane was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hook Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 189th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-13 | £300,000 |
| 29 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2017-10-17 | £611,614 |
| 11 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-04-21 | £685,887 |
| 29A Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2005-03-10 | £663,227 |
| 3 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-01-09 | £615,190 |
DA16 2DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo By Gas | 15 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 125 yd | |
| Maison Parisienne | 5 - 7 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 129 yd | |
| Turkish Elderly Day Centre | 124 Welling High Street, Welling | 143 yd | |
| Noodle City | 114 Welling High Street, Welling | 143 yd | |
| Cafe Deluxe | 6 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 181 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 259 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 301 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 438 yd | |
| The Door Hinge | 11 Welling High Street, Welling | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macks Grill Also T/A Smash N Vegan | 14 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 191 yd | |
| Jerk Spot | 22 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 193 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 193 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 26 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 212 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 229 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 259 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 275 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 310 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 444 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.