Lovel Avenue is in Welling and in Bexley district. DA16 3JG 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 3JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 3BU, DA16 3HW, DA16 3JD, DA16 3JF, DA16 3HY, DA16 3JB, DA16 3HP, DA16 3HS, DA16 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA16 3JG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 57.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 36.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 42.1% | 42% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 28.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 20.4% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 14.2% | 3.7% | -10.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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.
In the area around DA16 3JG this area, 34% 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 | 42.4% | 34% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 24.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.6% | 73.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 87.9% | 79.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 79.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.2% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovel Avenue was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lovel Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Crook Log and the 189th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £501,000 | 2025-01-07 | £509,205 |
| 46 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-25 | £541,046 |
| 71 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-03-14 | £499,099 |
| 51 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-02-29 | £454,689 |
| 76 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,250 | 2022-01-05 | £503,778 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DA16 3JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,393 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 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Junior School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Infant School Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 750 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 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 640 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,321 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 4,413 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 | 1,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Curry | 130 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 351 yd | |
| Raffelina's | 96 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 389 yd | |
| Wellspring Cafe | Welling Pentecostal Church, New Road | 470 yd | |
| Yapps Coffee And Cycle Hub | 1 Station Approach South, Welling | 483 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 36 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling Snooker And Pool Club | 52 - 54 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 554 yd | |
| Bellegrove Social Club | 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 584 yd | |
| New Cross Turnpike | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 599 yd | |
| The Hangar Welling | 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 615 yd | |
| Plough And Harrow | 143 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice And Spices | 80 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 344 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 348 yd | |
| Real Fish & Chips | 128 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 351 yd | |
| The Lounge By Project Protein | 87 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 413 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 51B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 172 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 350 yd | |
| Lidl Welling | 46 - 60 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 529 yd | |
| Iceland | 51-53 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 124 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 639 yd | |
| Tesco Welling Superstore | Embassy Court, Welling | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 335 yd | |
| Venture Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Construction House Construction House Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Bellgrove Social Club Bellegrove Road | 545 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Welling) (Closed) BELLEGROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road | grass pitches | 788 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.