Charlton Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8AB 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 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8TS, SE7 8FF, SE7 8TR, SE7 8AZ, SE7 8LB, SE7 8AD, SE7 8TP, SE7 8AJ, SE7 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE7 8AB 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 8AB, 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 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlton Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 345th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £682,000 | 2022-05-06 | £738,535 |
| 110 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-02-11 | £811,321 |
| 148E Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,500 | 2021-06-30 | £497,571 |
| 116 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,977,500 | 2020-12-10 | £3,184,181 |
| 134 Charlton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2018-02-16 | £907,182 |
SE7 8AB 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 | 255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,611 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 , Charlton SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Charlton Primary School 775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE | - not rated | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | 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 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 896 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,404 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,404 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 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,945 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 | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 1,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JWalks Grill @ The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 271 yd | |
| Cattleya | 52 Charlton Church Lane | 445 yd | |
| Dragonhub Limited | 27 - 29 Charlton Church Lane | 467 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 20 Charlton Church Lane | 470 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 271 yd | |
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 889 yd | |
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane | 436 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 50 Charlton Church Lane | 447 yd | |
| Charlton Indian Takeaway | 3 Wellington Gardens | 462 yd | |
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 494 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 450 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 502 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 513 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 529 yd | |
| Duc Tien | Unit 2, Lombard Trading Estate Anchor And Hope Lane | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 153.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.