West Grove Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE10 8QP is located in the Greenwich Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Grove Lane, London, SE10 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 8QN, SE10 8QR, SE10 8QW, SE10 8HS, SE10 8QT, SE10 8QH, SE10 8HR, SE10 8QS, SE10 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE10 8QP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE10 8QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 35.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.5%) 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 | 61.4% | 61.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around SE10 8QP this area, 6.2% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -12.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.2% | 77.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 90% | 84.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 79.2% | 74% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 74.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Grove Lane was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Greenwich Creekside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Grove Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Greenwich Creekside and the 270th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Westgrove Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2024-11-20 | £1,798,865 |
| Flat 2 17 Westgrove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-03-18 | £584,266 |
| 5 Westgrove Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,220,000 | 2022-02-07 | £2,268,211 |
| Flat 3 17 Westgrove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-08-27 | £721,836 |
| 3 Westgrove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-04-01 | £835,857 |
SE10 8QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE10 8QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE10 8QP 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Creek Road , Greenwich SE10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 965 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill | The Barley Mow, 89 Royal Hill | 255 yd | |
| Royal Hill Cafe | 86 Royal Hill | 281 yd | |
| Royal Teas | 76 Royal Hill | 286 yd | |
| Yummy Fingers | 25 Plumbridge Street | 475 yd | |
| Peninsula | 141 Greenwich South Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Greenwich | The Prince Albert, 72 Royal Hill | 297 yd | |
| Richard 1 | Richard I, 52 - 54 Royal Hill | 326 yd | |
| The Morden Arms | Morden Arms, 1 Brand Street | 362 yd | |
| Guildford Arms | Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove | 505 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 2 Blackheath Hill | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Bless Bakery | 25 Plumbridge Street | 475 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 129 Greenwich South Street | 481 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Blackheath Hill | 488 yd | |
| Naked | 9 Greenwich South Street | 519 yd | |
| Kebab & Burger House | 111 Blackheath Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 432 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 231 - 235 Greenwich High Road | 638 yd | |
| Aldi | 243 - 247 Greenwich High Road | 653 yd | |
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 897 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 260 yd | |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 715 yd | |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.