Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

MARLBOROUGH LANE, SE7 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH LANE, SE7 7DE.

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Population

535

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SE7 7DE has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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.

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

SE7 7DE is a safe, established residential area on Marlborough Lane, 0.9km from Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7DE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00007919 (shared with 6 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 7DE. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.5%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean35.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
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

Detached

£ 622,500

2 sales · Mean £ 622,500

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 535,000

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

SE7 7DE has low crime rates — 42 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour104
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson26
Drugs26

school Local Schools

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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Charlton Manor Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Leigh Academy Blackheath

Outstanding718 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School

Outstanding391 pupils0.5 km
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Sherington Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.6 km
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Fossdene Primary School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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Invicta Primary School

Good769 pupils0.9 km
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Charlton Park Academy

Good229 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Meridian Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Blackheath Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.7 km
  • British Oak0.5 km
  • Sun in the sands0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Charlton Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Smiley Scoop0.5 km
  • The Village Greengrocers0.4 km
  • Y&F News0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Cattleya0.8 km
  • Dragonhub Limited1.0 km
  • Greenwich Carers Centre0.3 km
  • Mr Chippy0.2 km
  • New Leaf Community Cafe0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co- Op Late Shop0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Village International Food Store0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Co-Op Supermarket0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Charlton Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Charlton Kebab House0.9 km
  • Jade Garden Chinese0.8 km
  • Seabream Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Baguette0.4 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton1.0 km
  • Westcombe Park1.3 km
  • Kidbrooke1.7 km