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.
SHIRLEY HOUSE DRIVE, SE7 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRLEY HOUSE DRIVE, SE7 7EL.
375
29
£ 49,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Charlton Manor Primary School
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Sherington Primary School
Invicta Primary School
Fossdene Primary School
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE77EL · Data under Open Government Licence