Gloucester Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2LL 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 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, DA16 2LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2LJ, DA16 2LR, DA16 2NY, DA16 2NL, DA16 2LW, DA16 2LP, DA16 2NX, DA16 2LQ, DA16 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 53.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.1% | 45.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 41.6% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 19% | 17.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 12.5% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 26.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 88.7% | 79.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 92.2% | 85.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.9% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Avenue was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Falconwood & Welling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Falconwood & Welling and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-03-26 | £434,983 |
| 29 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-10-12 | £473,561 |
| 9 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £526,000 | 2018-03-22 | £639,890 |
| 27 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-12-15 | £452,715 |
| 21 Gloucester Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2017-11-23 | £454,771 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 3,237 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 | 4,963 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 | 1,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,282 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 | 232 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 232 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 232 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 713 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 233 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 626 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 660 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 680 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 232 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 232 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 353 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 626 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 342 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 774 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 878 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 985 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 351 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.