Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

CHARLTON DENE, SE7 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLTON DENE, SE7 7BU.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE7 7BU 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 down 3.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE7 7BU 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 7BU 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00008217 (shared with 5 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 7BU. 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

White / British43.2%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 460,000

7 sales · Mean £ 441,857

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

SE7 7BU has low crime rates — 44 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour66
Vehicle crime31
Drugs28
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Charlton Manor Primary School

Good447 pupils0.1 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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Leigh Academy Blackheath

Outstanding718 pupils0.6 km
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School

Good405 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School

Outstanding391 pupils0.8 km
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Sherington Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.9 km
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Charlton Park Academy

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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The Halley Academy

Good895 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Meridian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Blackheath Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.4 km
  • British Oak0.7 km
  • Sun in the sands0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co- Op Late Shop0.2 km
  • The Village International Food Store0.6 km
  • Co-Op Supermarket0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Smiley Scoop0.6 km
  • The Village Greengrocers0.6 km
  • B M Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Diggens & Martin0.8 km
  • Food Cabin Project0.4 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Greenwich Carers Centre0.4 km
  • Mr Chippy0.5 km
  • New Leaf Community Cafe0.4 km
  • New viceroy0.6 km
  • The Big Plate Cafe0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Seabream Fish Bar0.2 km
  • The Baguette0.6 km
  • Wing Hing0.5 km
  • Zenith Chicken0.5 km
  • Inihaw0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton1.2 km
  • Westcombe Park1.6 km
  • Kidbrooke1.6 km