Fairwater Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2HZ 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 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, DA16 2HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2HY, DA16 2JW, DA16 2JN, DA16 2JQ, DA16 2HR, DA16 2JG, DA16 2JP, DA16 2HW, DA16 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 55% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 55.2% | 58.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 17.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 10% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 89.9% | 79.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 92.9% | 83.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 83.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairwater Avenue was 5.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Fairwater Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 12th 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 -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-04-17 | £375,000 |
| 59 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-02-02 | £542,274 |
| 35 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-06-27 | £527,482 |
| 73 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-11-30 | £592,328 |
| 67 Fairwater Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-10-26 | £541,627 |
DA16 2HZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2HZ 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,651 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 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,022 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 | 3,535 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 | 5,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,323 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 | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,248 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 | 651 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 651 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 651 yd | |
| The Caverna | 267 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 699 yd | |
| Guans Chinese | 255 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 601 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 651 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 692 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 725 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 651 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 651 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 692 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 692 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 699 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 738 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 794 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 759 yd | |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 853 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.