SE7 7AL is a mixed residential area on Woolwich Road, 0.6km from New Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Greenwich Peninsula ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
Within the SE7 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £508k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00008307 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOLWICH ROAD, SE7 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLWICH ROAD, SE7 7AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE7 7AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE7 7AL — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7AL. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 459,000
4 sales · Mean £ 455,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE7 7AL is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fossdene Primary School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Sherington Primary School
Halstow Primary School
Pound Park Nursery School
Invicta Primary School
Thorntree Primary School
Leigh Academy Blackheath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- SKP Greenwich Supermarket1.0 km
- Valley Supermarket0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Makro Self Service Wholesalers0.2 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The River Ale House1.0 km
- Angerstein Hotel0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Anchor & Hope0.7 km
- Blackheath Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Castellanos pizza Ltd0.9 km
- FISHERMAN1.0 km
- Greenwich Chicken Hut1.0 km
- Bunker 51 Ltd1.0 km
- Team Sport Indoor Karting1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- ELE1.0 km
- Morley's1.0 km
- Tinseltown1.0 km
- Getir UK Limited0.3 km
- Indian Railway0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.9 km
- The Village International Food Store0.9 km
- Asda Superstore0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton0.3 km
- Westcombe Park0.7 km
- Surrey Quays1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Charlton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77AL · Data under Open Government Licence