Westwood Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2HS 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 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2HP, DA16 2JZ, DA16 2BN, DA16 2LH, DA16 2BW, DA16 2HT, DA16 2NR, DA16 2JN, DA16 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 2HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.5% | 53.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA16 2HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 32.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 52.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 19.6% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 18.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.6% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 79.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 91.8% | 80.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 81.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Lane was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Westwood Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-12-15 | £524,017 |
| 203 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2023-03-29 | £388,108 |
| 213 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-03 | £399,671 |
| 213 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2013-08-13 | £279,936 |
| 217 Westwood Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £259,995 | 2010-10-08 | £531,533 |
DA16 2HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,970 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 | 3,689 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 | 5,345 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 | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caverna | 267 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 444 yd | |
| Guans Chinese | 255 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 444 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 452 yd | |
| Dawat | 33 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 493 yd | |
| Wellington Chinese Takeaway | 36 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 346 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 455 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 471 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 478 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterfryer | 259 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 444 yd | |
| Paya | 4 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 452 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 455 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 455 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 541 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 815 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 826 yd | |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 372.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.