Westwood Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2HQ 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 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2HG, DA16 2QN, DA16 2HE, DA16 2EG, DA16 2EL, DA16 2EN, DA16 2QR, DA16 2EJ, DA16 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2HQ is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 45.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 53% | 54.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 34.9% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 9% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 33.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 68.8% | 60.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 69.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 69.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.7% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Lane was 162.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.1% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Westwood Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 81st highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2025-08-22 | £610,655 |
| 54 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-07-19 | £590,209 |
| 56 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-03 | £707,041 |
| 48 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2021-09-30 | £848,765 |
| 50 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-11-30 | £745,944 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,156 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Junior School The Green , DA16 2PF | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Infant School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,912 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 5,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & D's Cafe | 6 Bellegrove Parade, Welling | 272 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 341 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 341 yd | |
| Da Peppino Italian Restaurant | 125 - 129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 350 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 318 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 347 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 439 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 442 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 341 yd | |
| Joy Spice | 119 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 347 yd | |
| Best Kebab Ye | 139 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 347 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 372 yd | |
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 343 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 602 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 605 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 893 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 491 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 634 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.