SE7 7DF 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 7DF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00007919 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH LANE, SE7 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH LANE, SE7 7DF.
535
36
£ 49,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
SE7 7DF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE7 7DF. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE7 7DF 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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Charlton Manor Primary School
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
Sherington Primary School
Fossdene Primary School
Invicta Primary School
Charlton Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 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
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Charlton Food And Wine1.0 km
- Food & Wine0.8 km
- Smiley Scoop0.6 km
- The Village Greengrocers0.5 km
- Y&F News0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cattleya0.8 km
- Greenwich Carers Centre0.4 km
- Mr Chippy0.2 km
- New Leaf Community Cafe0.2 km
- New viceroy0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co- Op Late Shop0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Village International Food Store0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.6 km
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 Baguette0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.0 km
- Westcombe Park1.3 km
- Kidbrooke1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77DF · Data under Open Government Licence