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About

Welling is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bexley. It sits between Bexleyheath and Blackfen, with good transport links including Welling railway station, providing direct services to central London. The area features a mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces like East Wickham Open Space.

The high street offers a range of independent businesses, cafes, and supermarkets, catering to everyday needs. Housing in Welling includes a variety of styles, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area has several schools and is known for its community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Welling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Welling is £56,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Welling: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Welling Population
10,065
Population density
5,949.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,099
60.61%
Other White
706
7.02%
Indian
675
6.71%
African
561
5.58%
Other Asian
457
4.54%
Total population: 10,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,461
38.3%
Owns outright
1,454
38.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
543
14.23%
Other social rented
207
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
63
1.65%
Total households: 3,815

Property prices in Welling

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in 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 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 Welling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£475,000
Flats15£170,000
Semi-Detached65£470,000
Terraced16£480,000

10 years median price trend in Welling

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

Data Sources

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