Macarthur Terrace is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8HZ 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 Macarthur Terrace, London, SE7 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 8UB, SE7 8HJ, SE7 8UA, SE7 8TY, SE7 8HL, SE7 8UD, SE7 8TJ, SE7 8TA, SE7 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE7 8HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.5% | 52.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 8HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 37.9% | 52.2% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 30.4% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 41.1% | 52.9% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 27.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 23.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 35.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.8% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57.7% | 50.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -31.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 65.5% | 64.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 63.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 25.1% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.9% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macarthur Terrace was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Macarthur Terrace has the 14th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 144th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Macarthur Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2012-09-24 | £585,483 |
| 2 Macarthur Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-09 | £546,574 |
| 5 Macarthur Terrace, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-04-11 | £504,298 |
| 2 Macarthur Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-06-25 | £600,588 |
| 3 Macarthur Terrace, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2003-10-17 | £594,616 |
SE7 8HZ 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 student residents living in SE7 8HZ 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Infant School Hornfair Road , Charlton SE7 7BE | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , Charlton SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,290 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,589 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 | 2,053 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 1,961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,782 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 | 495 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 495 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 1,344 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 | 54 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 158 yd | |
| NEW VICEROY | 10 The Village | 214 yd | |
| Frilly’s at The Mulberry Tea Room | Mulberry Tea Rooms, Charlton House Charlton Road | 288 yd | |
| Greenwich Carers Centre | The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 557 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 733 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 957 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olli's | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 54 yd | |
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 139 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 186 yd | |
| The Village Tandoori | 18 The Village | 189 yd | |
| Inihaw | 3 The Village | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 168 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 753 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1a, Stone Lake Retail Park, 601 Woolwich Road | 989 yd | |
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 270 yd | |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc (The Valley) THE VALLEY THE VALLEY FLOYD ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Charlton Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Valley The Valley Floyd Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 948 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,005 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.