Royal Crest Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E16 2SU is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2SY, E16 2TG, E16 2TF, E16 2SX, E16 2SZ, E16 2RN, E16 2PW, E16 2BG, E16 2TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 2SU 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 2SU, 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 2SU 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 Royal Crest Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Carrick House, 27 Royal Crest Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2025-03-03 | £409,496 |
| 88 Carrick House, 27 Royal Crest Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,500 | 2024-09-23 | £575,404 |
| 62 Carrick House, 27 Royal Crest Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-28 | £275,278 |
| 72 Carrick House, 27 Royal Crest Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-12-13 | £403,993 |
| 55 Carrick House, 27 Royal Crest Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2023-07-14 | £315,052 |
E16 2SU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 175 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millennium Primary School 50 John Harrison Way , Greenwich SE10 0BG | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,287 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 | 4,478 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 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Steiner School Woodlands , 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Two Coffee | 38 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 51 yd | |
| Whashoku | 23 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 122 yd | |
| Macaroni Penguin | 28 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 150 yd | |
| Kaboom Lounge | 8 Rendal Way, Silvertown | 198 yd | |
| Keonbae Ltd | 20A Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windjammer | 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 333 yd | |
| Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope Riverside | 716 yd | |
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wharf Fish & Chips | 7A Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 313 yd | |
| Cake And Custard Factory (Canning Town) | Unit 15, Greenshield Industrial Estate | 360 yd | |
| London Ribeye Steakhouse | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 393 yd | |
| Meat Hub | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 393 yd | |
| EKO 77 | Unit 8, Greenshields Industrial Estate | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys - Unit G | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 262 yd | |
| Duc Tien | Unit 2, Lombard Trading Estate Anchor And Hope Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 249 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 602 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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 424.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 375.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.