Valley Grove is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8AT 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 Valley Grove, London, SE7 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8AU, SE7 8AS, SE7 8BD, SE7 8BE, SE7 7AB, SE7 7PN, SE7 7AE, SE7 8AY, SE7 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE7 8AT is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 46.8% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 53.2% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.6% 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 | 53.4% | 69.6% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 20.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 42% | 52.9% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 29% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 24.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 21.1% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 21.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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 | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 21% | 18.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 5% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 16.6% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 15.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 9.0% |
| White | 46.7% | 33.7% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 76.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 0.9% | -16.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Grove was 297.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.8% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Valley Grove has the 3rd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 64th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Gooding House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-03-31 | £261,470 |
| Flat 40 Gooding House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-11 | £292,458 |
| Flat 38 Gooding House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-09-30 | £306,974 |
| Flat 38 Gooding House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2010-08-02 | £266,393 |
| Flat 7 Gooding House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-06-16 | £248,990 |
SE7 8AT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE7 8AT 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,606 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 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , Charlton SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,151 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 2,046 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 | 2,644 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,422 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 | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,634 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 | 978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,043 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 | 1,335 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 | 104 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 20 Charlton Church Lane | 150 yd | |
| Dragonhub Limited | 27 - 29 Charlton Church Lane | 177 yd | |
| OCS Catering @ Yoox Net A Porter | Unit, 1 - 2, Charlton Gate Business Park Anchor And Hope Lane | 418 yd | |
| Costa | 395 Woolwich Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 522 yd | |
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 569 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 904 yd | |
| Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope Riverside | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 50 Charlton Church Lane | 104 yd | |
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane | 120 yd | |
| Charlton Indian Takeaway | 3 Wellington Gardens | 124 yd | |
| Inihaw | 3 The Village | 512 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 150 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 491 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 506 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 517 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 - 5, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 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 | 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.