Valley Grove is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8BE 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 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8BE, SE7 8AU, SE7 8BB, SE7 8AT, SE7 8AS, SE7 7AB, SE7 8AN, SE7 8FF, SE7 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE7 8BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 49% | 54.9% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51% | 45.1% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 8BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 44.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 33.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 24.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.1% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 45.3% | 24.4% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 14.7% | 0.5% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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 | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 4.5% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 27.9% | 24.6% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 22.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 49.8% | 37.5% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 57% | 52.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 22.7% | 20.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 51.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 32.7% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 2.6% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 2.6% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlton Hornfair average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 61 Valiant House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-07-31 | £210,578 |
| Flat 92 Valiant House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2012-10-25 | £238,688 |
| Flat 61 Valiant House Valley Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,700 | 2012-10-03 | £174,807 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,621 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 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Charlton Primary School 775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE | - not rated | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 957 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 | 1,088 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,565 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,432 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 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,710 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 | 922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 959 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 | 1,385 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 | 194 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 20 Charlton Church Lane | 237 yd | |
| Dragonhub Limited | 27 - 29 Charlton Church Lane | 253 yd | |
| OCS Catering @ Yoox Net A Porter | Unit, 1 - 2, Charlton Gate Business Park Anchor And Hope Lane | 444 yd | |
| JWalks Grill @ The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 452 yd | |
| Rose of Denmark | Rose Of Denmark, 296 Woolwich Road | 660 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 953 yd | |
| Anchor & Hope | The Anchor And Hope Riverside | 1,070 yd | |
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 50 Charlton Church Lane | 195 yd | |
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane | 205 yd | |
| Charlton Indian Takeaway | 3 Wellington Gardens | 210 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 478 yd | |
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 229 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 467 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 473 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 495 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 - 5, Charlton Riverside Place Gallions Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 631 yd | |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 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 | 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.