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Falconwood & Welling

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About

Falconwood & Welling is a residential ward in the London Borough of Bexley, located in the southeastern part of the city. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from interwar semis to modern developments. It has good transport links, with Welling station providing National Rail services to central London. The ward includes local shopping parades along Welling High Street, offering convenience for daily needs.

Green spaces like East Wickham Open Space and Falconwood Fields provide recreational areas for residents. The ward is close to larger parks such as Danson Park, which features a lake and sports facilities. Schools in the area serve families, and the community has a suburban feel with a balance of amenities and quieter streets. The A2 road runs nearby, offering connections to wider London and Kent.

Area overview

On average Falconwood & Welling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Falconwood & Welling is £57,947 per year. There are 9 schools in Falconwood & Welling: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Falconwood & Welling Population
16,573
Population density
5,082.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,417
62.84%
Other White
1,164
7.02%
Indian
946
5.71%
African
897
5.41%
Other Asian
718
4.33%
Total population: 16,576

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,593
41.88%
Owns outright
2,315
37.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
826
13.34%
Other social rented
247
3.99%
Other forms of private rent
99
1.6%
Total households: 6,192

Property prices in Falconwood & Welling

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Falconwood & Welling area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Falconwood & Welling in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Falconwood & Welling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£600,000
Flats23£223,200
Semi-Detached85£467,000
Terraced50£435,000

10 years median price trend in Falconwood & Welling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Falconwood & Welling.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.