Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SHIRLEY HOUSE DRIVE, SE7 7EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRLEY HOUSE DRIVE, SE7 7EL.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE7 7EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SE7 7EL has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE7 7EL is a safe, established residential area on Shirley House Drive, 1.0km from Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7EL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00007925 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7EL. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.2%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean39.1%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 257,500

2 sales · Mean £ 257,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE7 7EL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences136
Anti-social behaviour72
Vehicle crime38
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good232 pupils0.1 km
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Charlton Manor Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Leigh Academy Blackheath

Outstanding718 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School

Outstanding391 pupils0.5 km
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Sherington Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.6 km
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Invicta Primary School

Good769 pupils0.8 km
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Fossdene Primary School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Meridian Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Blackheath Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.7 km
  • British Oak0.4 km
  • Sun in the sands0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Smiley Scoop0.7 km
  • The Village Greengrocers0.6 km
  • Slimming World Blackheath & Charlton0.9 km
  • B M Food & Wine0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Cattleya0.9 km
  • Greenwich Carers Centre0.4 km
  • Mr Chippy0.3 km
  • New Leaf Community Cafe0.1 km
  • New viceroy0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co- Op Late Shop0.4 km
  • The Village International Food Store0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Co-Op Supermarket0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Charlton Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Jade Garden Chinese0.9 km
  • Seabream Fish Bar0.3 km
  • The Baguette0.6 km
  • Wing Hing0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton1.1 km
  • Westcombe Park1.3 km
  • Kidbrooke1.6 km