SE7 7BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kenya Road, 1.0km from Kidbrooke in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00008217 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENYA ROAD, SE7 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENYA ROAD, SE7 7BJ.
391
34
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, SE7 7BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7BJ. The average age is 34.3. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 461,000
3 sales · Mean £ 450,666
Semi-Detached
£ 385,750
2 sales · Mean £ 385,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE7 7BJ has low crime rates — 43 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
Charlton Manor Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
The Halley Academy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Sherington Primary School
Charlton Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Meridian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Blackheath Cricket Club0.7 km
- Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.3 km
- Sun in the sands0.8 km
- British Oak0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Co- Op Late Shop0.1 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.7 km
- The Village International Food Store0.8 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Smiley Scoop0.8 km
- The Village Greengrocers0.7 km
- Expo International0.9 km
- Local Express0.9 km
- W.H. Smith PLC0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Greenwich Carers Centre0.5 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
- New Leaf Community Cafe0.5 km
- New viceroy0.7 km
- The Big Plate Cafe0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Seabream Fish Bar0.2 km
- The Baguette0.7 km
- Wing Hing0.4 km
- Zenith Chicken0.6 km
- Top Fryers Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.3 km
- Kidbrooke1.5 km
- Westcombe Park1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77BJ · Data under Open Government Licence