Lovel Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3HS is located in the East Wickham 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 Lovel Avenue, Welling, DA16 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3HT, DA16 3HZ, DA16 3HU, DA16 3HW, DA16 3HR, DA16 3HP, DA16 3JG, DA16 3QJ, DA16 3JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA16 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 23.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around DA16 3HS this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 75% | 66.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 82.3% | 69.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 16.4% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 70.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovel Avenue was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lovel Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 302nd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2017-09-29 | £538,508 |
| 79 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-03-21 | £522,581 |
| 99 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-06-16 | £455,949 |
| 91 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2007-10-12 | £410,534 |
DA16 3HS 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.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,118 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 | 4,281 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 | 4,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 279 yd | |
| Rita's Katering And Events | 70A Bellegrove Road, Welling | 360 yd | |
| McDonald's | 38 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 68 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| The Barn | 94 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 377 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 418 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 442 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 84 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 362 yd | |
| Subway | 88 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 362 yd | |
| Sweet N Soul | 62 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 364 yd | |
| Paradise Doner | 58 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd | |
| Boba And Beyond | 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 436 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 436 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 492 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 340 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 515 yd | |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.