Sun Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 8UG is located in the Charlton Hornfair electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sun Lane, London, SE3 8UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 8XA, SE3 8SU, SE3 8TB, SE3 8UQ, SE3 8RL, SE3 8ED, SE3 8SP, SE3 8AL, SE3 8SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 8UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.1% | 41% | -12.1% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 46.3% | 12.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 59.7% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SE3 8UG this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 63.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 71.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 71.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sun Lane was 192.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.0% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sun Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 135th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2025-02-18 | £635,963 |
| 13 Sun Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-01-19 | £663,891 |
| 19 Sun Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-08-02 | £783,126 |
| 18 Sun Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-26 | £525,934 |
| 19 Sun Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-02-18 | £277,146 |
SE3 8UG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Primary School Invicta Road , Greenwich SE3 7HE | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School 202a Holburne Road , SE3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 256 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community 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 | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,458 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 | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School GDST 27 Vanbrugh Park , Blackheath SE3 7AG | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St German's Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinipan Indian Restaurant | 15 Old Dover Road | 351 yd | |
| Moca Caffe | 10 Old Dover Road | 362 yd | |
| Turkish Doner Kebab | 4 Old Dover Road | 380 yd | |
| Royal Grill Cafe | 5 Old Dover Road | 380 yd | |
| New Leaf Community Cafe | 92A, Blaker Court Fairlawn | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 44 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road | 96 yd | |
| Blackheath & Newbridge | 22 Charlton Road | 391 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 492 yd | |
| The Green Goddess | 43A Vanbrugh Park | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Fish Bar | 26 Old Dover Road | 312 yd | |
| Chicken Experts | 164 Westcombe Hill | 574 yd | |
| Panino | 162 Westcombe Hill | 577 yd | |
| Zenith Chicken | 219 Charlton Road | 696 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 186 Shooters Hill Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 17 Stratheden Parade | 417 yd | |
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church Of England School (Closed) Old Dover Road | 213 yd | |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Blackheath High School SENIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL VANBRUGH PARK | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,024 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 1,083 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 | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.