SE7 7BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nigeria Road, 0.9km from Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00008214 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIGERIA ROAD, SE7 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGERIA ROAD, SE7 7BS.
370
37
£ 53,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE7 7BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE7 7BS has a significant social housing presence — 35% 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. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7BS. The average age is 37.0. 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
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE7 7BS has low crime rates — 48 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
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Charlton Park Academy
Sherington Primary School
The Halley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Meridian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Blackheath Cricket Club0.7 km
- Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.4 km
- British Oak0.8 km
- Sun in the sands0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Co- Op Late Shop0.3 km
- The Village International Food Store0.6 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.6 km
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Smiley Scoop0.6 km
- The Village Greengrocers0.5 km
- B M Food & Wine0.3 km
- Diggens & Martin0.9 km
- Food Cabin Project0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cattleya1.0 km
- Greenwich Carers Centre0.3 km
- Mr Chippy0.5 km
- New Leaf Community Cafe0.5 km
- New viceroy0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Charlton Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Jade Garden Chinese1.0 km
- Seabream Fish Bar0.3 km
- The Baguette0.5 km
- Wing Hing0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.2 km
- Westcombe Park1.6 km
- Kidbrooke1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77BS · Data under Open Government Licence