Shirley House Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 7EJ is located in the Charlton Hornfair 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 Shirley House Drive, London, SE7 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 7DR, SE7 7DF, SE7 7DE, SE7 7DS, SE7 7DP, SE7 7EL, SE7 7ER, SE7 7DT, SE7 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE7 7EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 38.8% | 44.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 39.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 53.7% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 15.5% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 45.2% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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 | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 32.4% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 29.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 48.4% | 36.3% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 56.9% | 59.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 16.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 59% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 31.7% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 2.8% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley House Drive was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shirley House Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 21st lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shirley House Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-01-10 | £249,957 |
| 20 Shirley House Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2006-10-18 | £288,428 |
| 9 Shirley House Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-06-09 | £248,990 |
| 28 Shirley House Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2001-09-14 | £230,166 |
| 16 Shirley House Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2000-05-05 | £258,502 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE7 7EJ 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 | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,650 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 | 4,197 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 | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Infant School Hornfair Road , Charlton SE7 7BE | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 338 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,371 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 | 2,392 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,548 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 | 2,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,046 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 | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 995 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Stop/Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church | Blackheath And Charlton Baptist Church Marlborough Lane | 67 yd | |
| New Leaf Community Cafe | 92A, Blaker Court Fairlawn | 166 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 215 Charlton Road | 206 yd | |
| Charlton Lido & Leisure Club | Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | 385 yd | |
| Greenwich Carers Centre | The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 343 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road | 505 yd | |
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 618 yd | |
| Blackheath & Newbridge | 22 Charlton Road | 742 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith Chicken | 219 Charlton Road | 201 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 186 Shooters Hill Road | 486 yd | |
| Great Wall | 188 Shooters Hill Road | 490 yd | |
| The Baguette | 2A The Village | 513 yd | |
| Sunset Chicken | 202 Shooters Hill Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 513 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 602 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 626 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 17 Stratheden Parade | 914 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church Of England School (Closed) Old Dover Road | 382 yd | |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 37.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.