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Charlton Hornfair

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About

Charlton Hornfair is a residential ward in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, situated to the east of the Charlton Village area. It is primarily characterised by suburban housing, including numerous terraced homes and post-war estates. The ward is bordered by Woolwich Road to the north and encompasses the open spaces of Hornfair Park and Maryon Park. These green areas provide local recreational space, with Maryon Park featuring a small animal enclosure.

The area is served by local shopping parades along Woolwich Road and Charlton Church Lane. A notable local landmark is the former Hornfair Park stadium site, historically linked to greyhound racing and speedway. Transport connections include bus routes along major roads, providing links to Charlton railway station and North Greenwich. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from the more central Greenwich areas.

Area overview

On average Charlton Hornfair has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charlton Hornfair is £72,333 per year. There are 5 schools in Charlton Hornfair: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Charlton Hornfair is home to around 12,308 people, with a population density of about 9,211.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Charlton Hornfair Population
12,308
Population density
9,211.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.32(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.1(-18%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+5%)
Public order
8.61(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,355
43.5%
African
1,781
14.47%
Other White
1,357
11.02%
Other Asian
785
6.38%
Other
500
4.06%
Total population: 12,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,548
47.73%
No qualifications
1,561
16.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,222
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
10.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 9,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,195
26.42%
Other social rented
827
18.28%
Social rents from council
791
17.49%
Owns outright
770
17.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
762
16.85%
Total households: 4,523

Property prices in Charlton Hornfair

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Charlton Hornfair area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Hornfair in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Hornfair over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£667,500
Flats24£367,250
Semi-Detached9£618,000
Terraced37£658,000

10 years median price trend in Charlton Hornfair

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Hornfair.

All postcodes in Charlton Hornfair

SE78QS

Charlton Park Lane

SE77FE

Culloden Close

SE37BZ

Dornberg Road

SE38SS

Lizban Street

SE38UL

Shooters Hill Road

SE77HT

Highcombe

SE77LP

Wyndcliff Road

SE184GR

Centurian Square

SE77EY

Charlton Road

SE77LB

Tallis Grove

SE184GN

Gunyard Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.