Charlton Church Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 7AB is located in the Charlton Village & Riverside 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 Charlton Church Lane, London, SE7 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 7PN, SE7 7PL, SE7 8AU, SE7 8AT, SE7 7PG, SE7 7PQ, SE7 7PJ, SE7 8BD, SE7 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE7 7AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 48.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 SE7 7AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 54.5% | 52.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 31.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 54% | 56% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 28.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 48.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 59.2% | 58.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 57.5% | 60.9% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 9% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 60.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 3.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Church Lane was 135.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charlton Church Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 243rd highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 74 Charlton Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-27 | £239,514 |
| 107B Charlton Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-19 | £449,089 |
| 83 Charlton Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £774,000 | 2025-02-26 | £809,686 |
| Flat 1 74 Charlton Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-28 | £288,023 |
| Flat 8 74 Charlton Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-08-09 | £250,580 |
SE7 7AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE7 7AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , Charlton SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,079 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,621 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattleya | 52 Charlton Church Lane | 77 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 20 Charlton Church Lane | 197 yd | |
| Dragonhub Limited | 27 - 29 Charlton Church Lane | 242 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 469 yd | |
| NEW VICEROY | 10 The Village | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 574 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 612 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Indian Takeaway | 3 Wellington Gardens | 77 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 50 Charlton Church Lane | 82 yd | |
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane | 181 yd | |
| Inihaw | 3 The Village | 439 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 215 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 444 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 460 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 591 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 - 5, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 591 yd | |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.