Welling

Welling is a suburban district of southeast London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley. It lies to the east of Bexleyheath and forms part of the historic county of Kent; since 1965 it has been within Greater London. The area is predominantly residential, with a town centre along Welling High Street that serves local shoppers and provides a range of services and pubs. Public green spaces and a local library contribute to community facilities.

The name Welling is recorded in medieval documents and is generally thought to derive from Old English, with elements referring to a spring or well. The area was mainly rural for centuries but began to develop as a suburban suburb in the early 20th century, aided by improved rail and road links that encouraged housing expansion.

Transport is anchored by Welling railway station on the Bexleyheath Line, offering regular services to London via Lewisham and to Dartford. The district is also served by local bus routes connecting Welling with neighbouring areas and parts of southeast London.

In local government terms, Welling is part of the London Borough of Bexley and sits in the Bexleyheath and Crayford parliamentary constituency. The community contains several primary schools and a secondary school, with a mix of public services, shops, and community facilities that reflect its role as a residential suburb within Greater London.