West Grove is in London and in Greenwich district. SE10 8QT 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, London, SE10 8QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 8HR, SE10 8HZ, SE10 8HW, SE10 8QR, SE10 8QP, SE10 8HP, SE10 8AZ, SE10 8QN, SE10 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE10 8QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51.3% | 53.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 39.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 49.4% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 56% | 61.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 26.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8QT this area, 6.1% 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 70.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.8% | 70.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.7% | 81.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 82.3% | 73.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 74.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Grove was 281.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% higher than the Greenwich Creekside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
West Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Greenwich Creekside and the 69th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezzanine 8 West Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2026-02-09 | £1,960 |
| Flat 3 Grove Hall 10-12 West Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-11-14 | £798,352 |
| Second Floor Flat 8 West Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-31 | £411,923 |
| Flat 1 17 West Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,090 | 2025-02-14 | £314,520 |
| Flat 2 17 West Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-03-28 | £579,140 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around West Grove, London, SE10 8QT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 23 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around West Grove, London, SE10 8QT has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 23 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SE10 8QT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8QT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,989 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 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Junior School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Infant School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 3out of 4 | 916 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 | 2out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 10 St John's Vale , SE8 4EW | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 372 yd | |
| Royal Hill Cafe | 86 Royal Hill | 398 yd | |
| Royal Teas | 76 Royal Hill | 399 yd | |
| Ess Support Services | South East London ACF/ess support, Hollyhedge House | 431 yd | |
| Yummy Fingers | 25 Plumbridge Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Greenwich | The Prince Albert, 72 Royal Hill | 408 yd | |
| Richard 1 | Richard I, 52 - 54 Royal Hill | 430 yd | |
| The Morden Arms | Morden Arms, 1 Brand Street | 486 yd | |
| Guildford Arms | Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove | 626 yd | |
| Ye Olde Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Crooms Hill | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Bless Bakery | 25 Plumbridge Street | 575 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Blackheath Hill | 592 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 129 Greenwich South Street | 594 yd | |
| Naked | 9 Greenwich South Street | 633 yd | |
| Kebab & Burger House | 111 Blackheath Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 231 - 235 Greenwich High Road | 739 yd | |
| Aldi | 243 - 247 Greenwich High Road | 751 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 918 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 281 yd | |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.