Shooters Hill Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 8UL 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 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 7EN, SE7 7DU, SE3 8SE, SE7 7DQ, SE3 8SD, SE3 8BX, SE7 7EP, SE7 7FQ, SE3 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 8UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 41% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 42% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 19.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 46.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 73.3% | 62.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 78.5% | 69.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 69.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.2% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 3.1% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shooters Hill Road was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shooters Hill Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Shooters Hill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2024-03-21 | £986,997 |
| 215A Shooters Hill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £782,500 | 2023-09-22 | £816,070 |
| 213A Shooters Hill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-03-29 | £640,667 |
| Flat 1 213 Shooters Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-02 | £295,238 |
| 191A Shooters Hill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-30 | £253,676 |
SE3 8UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,917 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 | 4,175 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 | 125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Infant School Hornfair Road , Charlton SE7 7BE | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School 202a Holburne Road , SE3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,407 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 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,853 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 | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 668 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School GDST 27 Vanbrugh Park , Blackheath SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Lido & Leisure Club | Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | 124 yd | |
| The Big Plate Cafe | 170 Shooters Hill Road | 228 yd | |
| New Leaf Community Cafe | 92A, Blaker Court Fairlawn | 248 yd | |
| Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust | Pavilion, Hervey Road Playing Field, 98A Hervey Road | 283 yd | |
| Corner Stop/Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church | Blackheath And Charlton Baptist Church Marlborough Lane | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Oak | British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road | 390 yd | |
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 437 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 530 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| Blackheath & Newbridge | 22 Charlton Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabream Fish Bar | 186 Shooters Hill Road | 286 yd | |
| Great Wall | 188 Shooters Hill Road | 291 yd | |
| Sunset Chicken | 202 Shooters Hill Road | 340 yd | |
| Zenith Chicken | 219 Charlton Road | 529 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 109 Whetstone Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 325 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 17 Stratheden Parade | 844 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 914 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church Of England School (Closed) Old Dover Road | 273 yd | |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 779 yd | |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Kidbrooke Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS DURSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.