Hook Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2LD 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hook Lane, Welling, DA16 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2LB, DA16 3PA, DA16 2DH, DA16 3PR, DA16 2AX, DA16 2AA, DA16 2LA, DA16 3PU, DA16 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 2LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 45.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 50.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 23.6% | 18.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 36% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 57% | 48.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 70.4% | 58.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 13.6% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 58.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 23.7% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 3% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Lane was 187.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.2% higher than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hook Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 57th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hawthorn Cottages Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-03-28 | £336,524 |
| 2 Hawthorn Cottages Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2020-07-31 | £385,740 |
| 3 Hawthorn Cottages Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-02-02 | £384,876 |
| 8 Hawthorn Cottages Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-05-05 | £330,543 |
| 3 Hawthorn Cottages Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-06-26 | £368,700 |
DA16 2LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA16 2LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,965 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 | 202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foster's Primary School Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,534 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 | 3,475 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,626 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 | 4,820 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 | 783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo By Gas | 15 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 58 yd | |
| Maison Parisienne | 5 - 7 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 61 yd | |
| Cafe Deluxe | 6 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 96 yd | |
| Turkish Elderly Day Centre | 124 Welling High Street, Welling | 127 yd | |
| Noodle City | 114 Welling High Street, Welling | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 121 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 209 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 245 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 429 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown Public House, 15 Welling High Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macks Grill Also T/A Smash N Vegan | 14 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 122 yd | |
| Jerk Spot | 22 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 138 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 26 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 147 yd | |
| Elite Fish Bar | 87 Welling High Street, Welling | 168 yd | |
| Superior Grill / Davinccis / Crunchy Chikin / Master Wings | 19 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 209 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 218 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 230 yd | |
| Morrisons | 71 - 79 Welling High Street, Welling | 310 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 393 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Park View Road Stadium PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 838 yd | |
| Bexleyheath Sports Club PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.