Cemetery Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8DZ 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 Cemetery Lane, London, SE7 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8DU, SE7 8EA, SE7 8HU, SE7 8DY, SE7 8HR, SE7 8EB, SE7 8EU, SE7 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE7 8DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 5.8% | -14.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 36.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 27.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 27% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 19.7% | -18.0% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 45.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 81.2% | 69.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 83.1% | 70.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 70.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.4% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.6% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cemetery Lane was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cemetery Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 234th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farm Cemetery Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,072,000 | 2025-04-25 | £7,064,835 |
| Charlton Park Lodge Cemetery Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2019-04-15 | £1,102,695 |
| Charlton Park Lodge Cemetery Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2013-09-09 | £1,355,377 |
| 7 Cemetery Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2000-05-12 | £1,562,922 |
SE7 8DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SE7 8DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Infant School Hornfair Road , Charlton SE7 7BE | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,552 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 | 1,540 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,049 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 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,309 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cottage Coffee Shop | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 595 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 762 yd | |
| NEW VICEROY | 10 The Village | 808 yd | |
| Frilly’s at The Mulberry Tea Room | Mulberry Tea Rooms, Charlton House Charlton Road | 811 yd | |
| Greenwich Carers Centre | The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 481 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Shuga Dumplin | 56 Hillreach | 538 yd | |
| Luv Jerk | 56 Hillreach | 538 yd | |
| Olli's | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 595 yd | |
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 745 yd | |
| The Village Tandoori | 18 The Village | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 773 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 109 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 808 yd | |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.