SE3 7AP is in Lustrells Vale, London and Greenwich district. SE3 7AP is located in the Blackheath Westcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lustrells Vale, London, SE3 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 7TL, SE3 7TT, SE3 7AR, SE3 7TG, SE3 7AL, SE3 7TF, SE3 7AS, SE3 7TJ, SE3 7AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE3 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 27.7% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 28.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 59.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 81% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.6% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 2.2% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SE3 7AP was 172.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.4% higher than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SE3 7AP has the 15th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 161st highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Vanbrugh Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2023-07-25 | £3,602,403 |
| 5A Vanbrugh Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-07-03 | £1,046,201 |
| 6A Vanbrugh Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2023-05-19 | £418,287 |
| 6B Vanbrugh Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,200 | 2022-07-20 | £372,714 |
| Flat A 2 Vanbrugh Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-12-10 | £628,947 |
SE3 7AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta Primary School Invicta Road , Greenwich SE3 7HE | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstow Primary School Halstow Road , Greenwich SE10 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 593 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenwich Steiner School Woodlands , 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulangerie Jade | 48 Vanbrugh Park | 429 yd | |
| Santos Cafe (Benugo) | Vanbrugh Gate Lodge Bower Avenue | 436 yd | |
| S.O.S COFFEE | 2 Stratheden Parade | 561 yd | |
| Sun Ya | 9 - 10 Stratheden Parade | 597 yd | |
| Turkish Doner Kebab | 4 Old Dover Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | Royal Standard, 44 Vanbrugh Park | 429 yd | |
| The Green Goddess | 43A Vanbrugh Park | 573 yd | |
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 788 yd | |
| Blackheath & Newbridge | 22 Charlton Road | 852 yd | |
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Experts | 164 Westcombe Hill | 657 yd | |
| Panino | 162 Westcombe Hill | 661 yd | |
| Standard Fish Bar | 26 Old Dover Road | 730 yd | |
| Benugo | Greenwich Park, Royal Parks Greenwich Park | 749 yd | |
| Whitehouse Cafe/Benugo | Playground, Greenwich Park Blackheath Avenue | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 17 Stratheden Parade | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath High School SENIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL VANBRUGH PARK | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| The John Roan School MAZE HILL | 653 yd | |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.