Yorkland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2LH 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 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2LN, DA16 2HS, DA16 2HW, DA16 2HP, DA16 2NN, DA16 2NP, DA16 2HR, DA15 8PA, DA16 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 29.5% | 40.6% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 42.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 44.2% | 55.4% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.6% | 18.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.7% | 75.1% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 94.1% | 85.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 84.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yorkland Avenue was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Yorkland Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 325th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-08-30 | £587,124 |
| 263 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-04-09 | £458,443 |
| 189 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2023-09-21 | £410,879 |
| 209 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-10-28 | £470,245 |
| 237 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £419,995 | 2022-02-25 | £450,515 |
DA16 2LH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DA16 2LH 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 911 yd | Community 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 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 481 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,717 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,692 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 | 5,386 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 | 1,341 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 456 yd | |
| The Caverna | 267 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 479 yd | |
| Guans Chinese | 255 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 479 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 496 yd | |
| Dawat | 33 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 377 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 423 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 505 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 517 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 423 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 423 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 423 yd | |
| Paya | 4 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 456 yd | |
| Masterfryer | 259 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 583 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 695 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 704 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.