Anchor & Hope Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 7TE 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor & Hope Lane, London, SE7 7TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 7TB, SE7 7TA, SE7 7RX, SE7 7SQ, SE7 8NJ, SE7 8LH, SE7 7SF, SE7 8ND, SE7 8SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE7 7TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 50% | 55.1% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 50% | 44.9% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 7TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 56.4% | 53.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 20.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 39.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 14.7% | 1.3% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% 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 | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 13% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 17.4% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 16.4% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 66.7% | 45.1% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 71.2% | 64.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 64% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 22% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 5.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor & Hope Lane was 1178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 768.3% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor & Hope Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 5th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 452.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 26 V I P Trading Estate, 50 Anchor & Hope Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-06-10 | £637,775 |
SE7 7TE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
SE7 7TE 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 | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windrush Charlton Primary School 775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , Charlton SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wharf Primary School 1 John Harrison Square , Silvertown E16 2ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 975 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,211 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 | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcombe Centre Annandale Road , SE10 0JY | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Catering @ Yoox Net A Porter | Unit, 1 - 2, Charlton Gate Business Park Anchor And Hope Lane | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Staff Canteen | 50 Lombard Wall | 362 yd | |
| Bunker 51 Ltd | 3 Herringham Road | 417 yd | |
| Team Sport Indoor Karting | 3 Herringham Road | 417 yd | |
| Costa | 395 Woolwich Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope Riverside | 326 yd | |
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 667 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 704 yd | |
| The Windjammer | 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUSHI CO | Unit 31, Ropery Business Park Anchor And Hope Lane | 83 yd | |
| Food Junkee/ Cake Junkee/ Jerk Chipz | Unit 17, Anchorage Point, 90 Anchor And Hope Lane | 191 yd | |
| Rite2bite Kitchen Limited | Unit 41, New Lydenburg Commercial Estate New Lydenburg Street | 275 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | The Victoria, 757 Woolwich Road | 639 yd | |
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duc Tien | Unit 2, Lombard Trading Estate Anchor And Hope Lane | 203 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 304 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 617 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 - 5, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 887 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.