Lovel Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3HX 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 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3JA, DA16 3BB, DA16 3BQ, DA16 3AZ, DA16 3DN, DA16 3HU, DA16 3JW, DA16 3QQ, DA16 3HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA16 3HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.3% | 37.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 41.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 25.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 27% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.6% | 68.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 84.3% | 77.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 77.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0.9% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovel Avenue was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% higher than the East Wickham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lovel Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham and the 352nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2022-01-07 | £416,056 |
| 132 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-07-17 | £493,416 |
| 134 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-03-09 | £429,274 |
| 138 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 1999-01-18 | £459,643 |
| 136 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £23,000 | 1997-02-24 | £141,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Infant School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,071 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,353 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 | 4,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 100 yd | |
| Royal Steak House | 118 - 120 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 215 yd | |
| K'S Cafe | 122B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 225 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 225 yd | |
| The Barn | 94 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 238 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 256 yd | |
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 356 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 401 yd | |
| Westwood Masonic Centre | 168 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Chicken | 3 Central Avenue, Welling | 190 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 5A Central Avenue, Welling | 191 yd | |
| Welling Chinese Takeaway | 128 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 225 yd | |
| Gulen Ocakbasi | 100 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 238 yd | |
| Sakura Sushi And Bento | 98A Bellegrove Road, Welling | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 225 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 401 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 560 yd | |
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 729 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 234 yd | |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 749 yd | |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.