SE7 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charlton Dene, 0.9km from Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k, up 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00008217 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLTON DENE, SE7 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLTON DENE, SE7 7BQ.
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
SE7 7BQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 453,000
1 sales · Mean £ 453,000
Semi-Detached
£ 437,500
2 sales · Mean £ 437,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE7 7BQ has low crime rates — 47 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
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Charlton Park Academy
The Halley Academy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Sherington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Meridian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- British Oak0.8 km
- Blackheath Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.3 km
- Sun in the sands0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- The Village International Food Store0.6 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.6 km
- Co- Op Late Shop0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Charlton Lido & Leisure Club0.4 km
- Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust0.6 km
- Corner Stop/Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church0.4 km
- Frilly’s at The Mulberry Tea Room0.5 km
- Scots kitchen0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- B M Food & Wine0.3 km
- Diggens & Martin0.9 km
- Food Cabin Project0.6 km
- Has’s fruit and veg0.8 km
- Kevins Charlton Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Inihaw0.6 km
- Olli's0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- Sunset Chicken0.3 km
- The Village Tandoori0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.3 km
- Westcombe Park1.7 km
- Kidbrooke1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77BQ · Data under Open Government Licence