Winifred Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 2HX is located in the Royal Albert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winifred Street, London, E16 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2HZ, E16 2HT, E16 2HR, E16 2LA, E16 2LB, E16 2JZ, E16 2FB, E16 2JB, E16 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 2HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E16 2HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 34% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 48.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 37.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2% | -13.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 21.4% | 21.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 19.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 53.6% | 41.3% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 53.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 16% | 14.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 53.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 29% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 2.6% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winifred Street was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winifred Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 338th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Winifred Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-01-08 | £411,429 |
| 26 Winifred Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-04-28 | £368,453 |
| 58 Winifred Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-21 | £419,214 |
| 20 Winifred Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-20 | £398,634 |
| 12 Winifred Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2019-03-12 | £575,772 |
E16 2HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 2HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 998 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Docks Learning And Activity Centre | Albert Road, North Woolwich | 194 yd | |
| Fusion Foods Pop Up Restaurant | St Johns Green Community Kiosk, Albert Road | 195 yd | |
| Roz Cafe | 1 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 498 yd | |
| Pier Masala | 9 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 573 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | London City Airport, Hartmann Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Arms | The Henley Arms, 268 Albert Road | 1 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 116 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 590 yd | |
| Cabin Bar | London City Airport Ltd, City Aviation House | 794 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 14 Constance Street, North Woolwich | 817 yd | |
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wumis African Takeaway | 3 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 510 yd | |
| New Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 560 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | London City Airport, London | 665 yd | |
| The Girl Of Sandwiches | 11 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 750 yd | |
| Kams Kitchen | 2 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 196 yd | |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 979 yd | |
| New Beckton Park Savage Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.