Charlton Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8AA 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 Lane, London, SE7 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8TP, SE7 8TU, SE7 8TT, SE7 8TR, SE7 8TN, SE7 8AZ, SE7 8TS, SE7 8HL, SE7 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE7 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 46.5% | 42.6% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 41.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 55.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 58.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 71.9% | 72.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 69.2% | 65.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 15.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 65.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 18.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.4% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Lane was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlton Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 257th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-03-11 | £689,594 |
| 162 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £373,750 | 2013-07-23 | £706,288 |
| 152 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2009-12-17 | £738,932 |
| 168 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2008-01-21 | £639,295 |
| 162 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2006-11-07 | £685,117 |
SE7 8AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 2,366 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,011 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 | 1,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Steiner School Woodlands , 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cottage Coffee Shop | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 342 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 343 yd | |
| NEW VICEROY | 10 The Village | 406 yd | |
| JWalks Grill @ The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 445 yd | |
| Cattleya | 52 Charlton Church Lane | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 445 yd | |
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 811 yd | |
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 329 yd | |
| Olli's | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 342 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 363 yd | |
| The Village Tandoori | 18 The Village | 388 yd | |
| Inihaw | 3 The Village | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 345 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 364 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 573 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 725 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 - 5, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 512 yd | |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 884 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.