SE7 7EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Charlton in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Charlton Hornfair ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE7 7EF 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE7 7EF are sourced from Output Area E00008214 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE7 7EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE7 7EF.
370
37
£ 53,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE7 7EF 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 7EF has a significant social housing presence — 35% 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 7EF. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE7 7EF is moderate at 50 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
Charlton Park Academy
Sherington Primary School
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Fossdene Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Meridian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Blackheath Cricket Club0.6 km
- Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill)0.5 km
- British Oak0.8 km
- Sun in the sands0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Co- Op Late Shop0.4 km
- The Village International Food Store0.5 km
- Co-Op Supermarket0.5 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Food & Wine0.9 km
- Smiley Scoop0.5 km
- The Village Greengrocers0.4 km
- Slimming World Blackheath & Charlton0.9 km
- B M Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cattleya0.9 km
- Greenwich Carers Centre0.3 km
- Mr Chippy0.4 km
- New Leaf Community Cafe0.5 km
- New viceroy0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Charlton Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Jade Garden Chinese0.9 km
- Seabream Fish Bar0.4 km
- The Baguette0.4 km
- Wing Hing0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.1 km
- Westcombe Park1.5 km
- Kidbrooke1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE77EF · Data under Open Government Licence