Westwood Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2HL 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 Westwood Lane, Welling, DA16 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2HN, DA16 2LQ, DA16 2DZ, DA16 2DU, DA16 2DY, DA16 2JG, DA16 2JQ, DA16 2LW, DA16 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24% | 16% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 30.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 93% | 81.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 93% | 81.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 81.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Lane was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westwood Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 64th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-01-12 | £450,106 |
| 145 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-10-30 | £585,542 |
| 147 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2018-04-16 | £574,419 |
| 145 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-02-14 | £695,593 |
| 155 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-04-08 | £570,607 |
DA16 2HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DA16 2HL 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 3,246 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 406 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 406 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 406 yd | |
| New Ming | 79 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd | |
| Avenida | 83-85 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 405 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 700 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 716 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 726 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 406 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 406 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 498 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 113A Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 109 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 471 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 748 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 878 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 497 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 755 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.