Hook Lane is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 2NZ 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 Hook Lane, Welling, DA16 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8TG, DA16 2NY, DA16 2NW, DA15 8PD, DA15 8TE, DA15 8SB, DA15 8SA, DA16 2NL, DA16 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 2NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.7% | 34.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (89%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 18.3% | 19% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 26.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.2% | 82.5% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Lane was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hook Lane has the 56th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 275th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2024-01-26 | £582,613 |
| 216 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-07-14 | £421,946 |
| 243 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-11-29 | £493,557 |
| 251 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-11-13 | £456,740 |
| 216 Hook Lane, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2013-08-29 | £452,952 |
DA16 2NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2NZ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,439 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 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 3,141 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 | 4,944 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 | 1,870 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 | 2,131 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 210 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 780 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 213 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 451 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 667 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 788 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 210 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 281 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 667 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 297 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 279 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 96.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.