Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

MARLBOROUGH LANE, SE7 7DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

575

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE7 7DG has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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.

home £476,875 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE7 7DG is a safe, established residential area on Marlborough Lane, 1.0km from Kidbrooke in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7DG 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. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00007927 (shared with 9 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 7DG. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.5%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean31.8%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

8 sales · Mean £ 511,500

Terraced

£ 540,000

3 sales · Mean £ 541,666

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

SE7 7DG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour66
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good232 pupils0.0 km
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Charlton Manor Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Leigh Academy Blackheath

Outstanding718 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School

Outstanding391 pupils0.7 km
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Sherington Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.7 km
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Invicta Primary School

Good769 pupils1.0 km
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The Halley Academy

Good895 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Meridian Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • Blackheath Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.5 km
  • Sun in the sands0.6 km
  • Blackheath & Newbridge0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • Co- Op Late Shop0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Co-Op Supermarket0.7 km
  • The Village International Food Store0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Smiley Scoop0.8 km
  • The Village Greengrocers0.6 km
  • Expo International0.7 km
  • Local Express0.7 km
  • Brothers Bakery1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Favourable Chicken and Kebab1.0 km
  • Greenwich Carers Centre0.5 km
  • Mr Chippy0.5 km
  • New Leaf Community Cafe0.3 km
  • New viceroy0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Seabream Fish Bar0.2 km
  • The Baguette0.7 km
  • Wing Hing0.6 km
  • Zenith Chicken0.5 km
  • Standard Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton1.2 km
  • Westcombe Park1.5 km
  • Kidbrooke1.5 km