Hook Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2DW 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 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2DR, DA16 2DX, DA16 2DT, DA16 2ER, DA16 2JE, DA16 2DS, DA16 2LA, DA16 2AA, DA16 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2DW, 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 2DW, 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 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hook Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 181st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-10-16 | £397,789 |
| 31 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-09-25 | £389,896 |
| 65 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-07 | £449,969 |
| 51 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-10-11 | £410,372 |
| 49 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2024-05-31 | £453,913 |
DA16 2DW 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 | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,515 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,904 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 | 4,967 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 | 869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli Pizzeria | 35B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 312 yd | |
| Primo By Gas | 15 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 341 yd | |
| Maison Parisienne | 5 - 7 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 343 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri - Welling | 42 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 354 yd | |
| [email protected] | 22 - 24 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 313 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 315 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 363 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 441 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iro Sushi | 41 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 312 yd | |
| Morley's | 43 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 315 yd | |
| KFC | 31 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 315 yd | |
| BBQ Xpress Also T/a The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger & Desserts | 59C Bellegrove Road, Welling | 315 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 26 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 488 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 546 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 439 yd | |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 908 yd | |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.