Yorkland Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2LW 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 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2LQ, DA16 2LR, DA16 2LP, DA16 2LL, DA16 2HN, DA16 2LJ, DA16 2HW, DA16 2HR, DA16 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2LW 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 2LW 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 Yorkland 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.
Yorkland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2024-05-22 | £493,615 |
| 72 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-02-08 | £453,919 |
| 50 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-04 | £395,591 |
| 70 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-11-24 | £642,548 |
| 80 Yorkland Avenue, Welling, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-03-23 | £494,969 |
| 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 | 3,800 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 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 3,332 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 | 5,020 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 | 1,480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,253 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 | 356 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 356 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 356 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 670 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 357 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 604 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 614 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 738 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 356 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 356 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 474 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 604 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 457 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 819 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 472 yd | |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Bexley Grammar School DANSON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 957 yd | |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.