Grimsby Grove is in London and in Newham district. E16 2RH is located in the Royal Albert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimsby Grove, London, E16 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2RZ, E16 2RJ, E16 2NX, E16 2RY, E16 2RT, E16 2SR, E16 2ST, E16 2NH, E16 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 2RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 50.6% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 59.2% | 49.4% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 54.6% | 46.6% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 40.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.2% | 57.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 17.6% | 13.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 49.8% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 15.8% | 3.7% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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 | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 5.2% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 55.5% | 52.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.7% | 33.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| European Union | 25.8% | 37.1% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 31.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 13.7% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 26.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.6% | 15.5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.8% | 18.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 16.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36% | 76.7% | -40.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimsby Grove was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% higher than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grimsby Grove has the 16th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 302nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Grimsby Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-05-22 | £347,047 |
| 19 Grimsby Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2016-03-24 | £623,370 |
| 15 Grimsby Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-01-08 | £611,260 |
| 17 Grimsby Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2015-12-23 | £636,936 |
| 11 Grimsby Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2013-12-10 | £609,231 |
E16 2RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2RH 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 843 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,383 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 | 3,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,912 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 | 3,990 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 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,273 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 | 346 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 848 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 | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,272 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 | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Masala | 9 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 600 yd | |
| Roz Cafe | 1 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 622 yd | |
| Cafe Spice Namaste | 1 - 2 Lower Dock Walk, Beckton | 664 yd | |
| House of Denna Ltd | Building 54 No 1 Street | 815 yd | |
| The Yoga Space London | Unit 1, Norton House Duke Of Wellington Avenue | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | 116 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 554 yd | |
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 951 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 973 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 973 yd | |
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 218 yd | |
| New Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 560 yd | |
| Wumis African Takeaway | 3 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 612 yd | |
| Pizza Inn | 110 Woolwich High Street | 977 yd | |
| Hanlong | 111 Woolwich High Street | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 978 yd | |
| Co-Op | 3 - 5 Atlantis Avenue, Beckton | 1,004 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Luckys Gym Gallions (Closed) Gallions Hotel Gallions Hotel | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Sportsdock UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 950 yd | |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 977 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 361.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.