Glenister Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 2LY 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 Glenister Street, London, E16 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2LU, E16 2NA, E16 2LS, E16 2LX, E16 2NB, E16 2NL, E16 2LT, E16 2LP, E16 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 2LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 52.7% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 47.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 2LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 37.5% | 51% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 32.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17% | 10.2% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45% | 56.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 25.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 23.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 14.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 34% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.9% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21% 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 | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 30.8% | 39.2% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 36.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 26.5% | 21% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -60.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 58.5% | 54.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 24.6% | 23.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 20.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 55.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 30.6% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 3.5% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenister Street was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenister Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Brocklebank House Glenister Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2023-10-13 | £276,261 |
| Flat 17 Brocklebank House Glenister Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-08-02 | £208,914 |
| Flat 14 Brocklebank House Glenister Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-05-27 | £212,757 |
| Flat 22 Brocklebank House Glenister Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2015-10-23 | £230,781 |
| Flat 1 Brocklebank House Glenister Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-07-24 | £200,791 |
E16 2LY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 2LY 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 | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | 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 | 765 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,403 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,739 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 | 3,859 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,350 yd | Community school | 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 | 55 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 1,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roz Cafe | 1 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 234 yd | |
| Pier Masala | 9 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 258 yd | |
| Fusion Foods Pop Up Restaurant | St Johns Green Community Kiosk, Albert Road | 564 yd | |
| Royal Docks Learning And Activity Centre | Albert Road, North Woolwich | 565 yd | |
| Sports Dock | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | 116 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 195 yd | |
| Henley Arms | The Henley Arms, 268 Albert Road | 729 yd | |
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 780 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 965 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 173 yd | |
| Wumis African Takeaway | 3 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 226 yd | |
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 573 yd | |
| Pizza Inn | 110 Woolwich High Street | 894 yd | |
| Hanlong | 111 Woolwich High Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 999 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 1,031 yd | |
| Co-Op | 3 - 5 Atlantis Avenue, Beckton | 1,066 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1,081 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 564 yd | |
| Sportsdock UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Luckys Gym Gallions (Closed) Gallions Hotel Gallions Hotel | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.