Canberra Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE7 8PF 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 Canberra Road, London, SE7 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE7 7BD, SE7 7BB, SE7 8PE, SE7 7BA, SE7 7TJ, SE7 8QG, SE7 7BE, SE7 8QQ, SE7 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE7 8PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 49.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.7% | 48% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 18.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 48.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 68.3% | 61.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 75.5% | 65.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 65.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 1.9% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canberra Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canberra Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Canberra Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-03-03 | £711,280 |
| 41 Canberra Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £731,000 | 2022-03-18 | £753,175 |
| 39 Canberra Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-02-16 | £796,774 |
| 45 Canberra Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £747,000 | 2019-08-06 | £880,138 |
| 39 Canberra Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2015-10-02 | £914,815 |
SE7 8PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE7 8PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way , Charlton SE7 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 694 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,995 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 | 2,207 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,261 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 | 2,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Steiner School Woodlands , 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Carers Centre | The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road | 59 yd | |
| Frilly’s at The Mulberry Tea Room | Mulberry Tea Rooms, Charlton House Charlton Road | 104 yd | |
| NEW VICEROY | 10 The Village | 252 yd | |
| JNE GRILL | 31 The Village | 301 yd | |
| The Old Cottage Coffee Shop | Tea Hut, Charlton Park Charlton Park Road | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 532 yd | |
| Blackheath Cricket Club | Groundsmans House Blackheath Sports Club, Rectory Field Charlton Road | 707 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 737 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road | 933 yd | |
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baguette | 2A The Village | 228 yd | |
| The Village Tandoori | 18 The Village | 260 yd | |
| Inihaw | 3 The Village | 277 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 39 - 41 The Village | 291 yd | |
| Top Fryers Fish Bar | 37 The Village | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Supermarket | 19 - 23 The Village | 297 yd | |
| The Village International Food Store | 25 - 29 The Village | 303 yd | |
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 - 37 Charlton Church Lane | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton House CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON HOUSE CHARLTON ROAD | 130 yd | |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 697 yd |
| The Blackheath Sports Club RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD CHARLTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Rectory Fields RECTORY FIELD RECTORY FIELD LIZBAN STREET | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church Of England School (Closed) Old Dover Road | 807 yd | |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 816 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 329.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.