Nautical Drive is in London and in Newham district. E16 2SH is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nautical Drive, London, E16 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2SQ, E16 2TJ, E16 2RN, E16 2SG, E16 2PW, E16 2PZ, E16 2SJ, E16 2PY, E16 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 2SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 57.8% | 56.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 34.9% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 52.7% | 59.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around E16 2SH this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 5.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 2.2% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 72.2% | 43.2% | 33.8% | 38.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 15.1% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 25.9% | 7.8% | -18.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 40.6% | 50% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 42.7% 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 | 64.7% | 42.7% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 21.5% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 19.4% | 9.9% | -9.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 17% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.5% 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 | 64.3% | 42.7% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 13.3% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 9.6% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nautical Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Royal Albert average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Laker House, 10 Nautical Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2025-11-28 | £545,293 |
| 29 Laker House, 10 Nautical Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-07-08 | £546,572 |
| 15 Laker House, 10 Nautical Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £732,000 | 2025-06-06 | £677,408 |
| 55 Laker House, 10 Nautical Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-09-06 | £649,067 |
| 43 Laker House, 10 Nautical Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-04-11 | £670,230 |
E16 2SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 222 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wharf Primary School 1 John Harrison Square , Silvertown E16 2ZA | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Charlton Primary School 775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,716 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Royal Wharf | 23 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 137 yd | |
| Triple Two Coffee | 38 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 161 yd | |
| Whashoku | 23 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 176 yd | |
| Macaroni Penguin | 28 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 181 yd | |
| Little Hudson | 4 Starboard Way, Silvertown | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windjammer | 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 156 yd | |
| Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope Riverside | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wharf Fish & Chips | 7A Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 242 yd | |
| Cake And Custard Factory (Canning Town) | Unit 15, Greenshield Industrial Estate | 521 yd | |
| London Ribeye Steakhouse | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 557 yd | |
| Meat Hub | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 557 yd | |
| EKO 77 | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys - Unit G | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 187 yd | |
| Duc Tien | Unit 2, Lombard Trading Estate Anchor And Hope Lane | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 692 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 377.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 350.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.