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 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lovel Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 218th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.7%.

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 | £497,926 |
| 46 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-25 | £556,547 |
| 71 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-03-14 | £488,545 |
| 51 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-02-29 | £445,074 |
| 76 Lovel Avenue, Welling, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,250 | 2022-01-05 | £493,124 |
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 | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,188 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 | 4,074 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 | 4,280 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.