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Charlton Village & Riverside

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About

Charlton Village & Riverside is a residential ward in southeast London, situated along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, terraced homes, and modern apartment developments. Its landscape is defined by the Thames Path, which provides a route for walking and cycling along the waterfront, offering views of industrial and maritime activity on the river. The ward contains several green spaces, including Maryon Park and Maryon Wilson Park, which feature wooded areas and animal enclosures.

The area has a notable industrial heritage, with the former Siemens Brothers telegraph cable works being a significant historical site. The Thames Barrier, a major flood defence structure, is located just to the west, underscoring the area's relationship with the river. Charlton House, a Jacobean mansion with formal gardens, serves as a local community and heritage centre. The ward is well-connected by rail via Charlton station, providing links to central London and Kent.

Area overview

On average Charlton Village & Riverside has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charlton Village & Riverside is £65,984 per year. There are 3 schools in Charlton Village & Riverside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Charlton Village & Riverside is home to around 10,516 people, with a population density of about 4,876 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Charlton Village & Riverside Population
10,516
Population density
4,876 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.13(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.78(+82%)
Shoplifting
23.96(+140%)
Other theft
18.07(+58%)
Vehicle crime
16.83(+80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,279
40.69%
African
1,558
14.82%
Other White
1,350
12.84%
Other Asian
496
4.72%
Caribbean
391
3.72%
Total population: 10,515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,565
42.59%
No qualifications
1,521
18.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,029
12.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
11.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
743
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 8,371

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,101
27.16%
Owns with a mortgage
867
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
766
18.89%
Other social rented
616
15.19%
Owns outright
589
14.53%
Total households: 4,054

Property prices in Charlton Village & Riverside

Median price£455,000
Price per sq ft£517
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £685K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £517 per square foot) in Charlton Village & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced22£705,500£545
Detached1£685,000£—
Semi-Detached7£505,000£498
Flats27£325,000£511

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlton Village & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311,000£531,250£540,000
2017£310,000£600,000£632,500
2018£314,750£611,250£650,000
2019£321,250£490,000£660,000
2020£328,750£536,500£680,000
2021£332,500£572,500£695,000
2022£345,000£550,000£706,000
2023£327,500£725,000£735,000
2024£317,250£765,000£695,000
2025£369,950£630,000£731,500
2026£329,000£472,500£667,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456£439£433
2017£495£423£489
2018£460£453£488
2019£511£476£445
2020£481£482£500
2021£515£442£503
2022£503£557£533
2023£491£561£561
2024£530£490£510
2025£519£498£550
2026£439£507£539
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Village & Riverside in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Charlton Village & Riverside ward.

Local councillors

David Llewellyn Gardner

Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jo Van Den Broek

Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Charlton Village & Riverside

Is Charlton Village & Riverside safe?

Charlton Village & Riverside records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Charlton Village & Riverside?

The median sale price in Charlton Village & Riverside is £455,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Charlton Village & Riverside?

Charlton Village & Riverside has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Charlton Village & Riverside?

Charlton Village & Riverside scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Charlton Village & Riverside sits around rank 11,098 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Charlton Village & Riverside?

The average household income in Charlton Village & Riverside is around £65,984 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Charlton Village & Riverside?

Charlton Village & Riverside is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Llewellyn Gardner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jo Van Den Broek (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Charlton Village & Riverside

SE78TE

Fairfield Grove

SE77NW

Delafield Road

SE77PP

Sundorne Road

SE78FP

Charlton Village & Riverside

SE78TU

St Pauls Close

SE185TA

Yateley Street

SE77TL

Springfield Grove

SE78FF

William Close

SE78HS

Mccall Crescent

SE78SU

Woolwich Road

SE78TT

Thorntree Road

SE78EN

Woodland Terrace

SE78EB

Little Heath

SE78BQ

Charlton Village & Riverside

SE78BE

Valley Grove

SE78UA

Fairfield Grove

SE77PR

Sundorne Road

SE77NJ

Inverine Road

SE185AU

Charlton Village & Riverside

SE77EG

Anchor And Hope Lane

SE78RE

Hornfair Road

SE77NN

Delafield Road

SE77PU

Priolo Road

SE78AX

Valley Grove

SE185TT

Aldington Road

SE78DU

Cemetery Lane

SE78AN

Floyd Road

SE78ED

Kinveachy Gardens

SE78JA

Beacham Close

SE77AE

Charlton Church Lane

SE78LA

Charlton Lane

SE78TS

Wolfe Crescent

SE78AU

Valley Grove

SE78SR

Ransom Road

SE78AP

Valley Grove

SE78LD

Prentiss Court

SE77RX

Ropery Business Park

SE77PD

Elliscombe Road

SE77PL

Wellesley Close

SE77TN

Springfield Grove

SE78JH

The Heights

SE78AJ

Harvey Gardens

SE78FQ

Clevely Close

SE78EG

Kinveachy Gardens

SE78HR

Little Heath

SE77QB

Gollogly Terrace

SE77SZ

Anchor And Hope Lane

SE78AZ

Lansdowne Mews

SE77TS

Springfield Grove

SE78UG

The Village

SE185TF

Bowater Road

SE78AS

Valley Grove

SE77TH

Springfield Grove

SE77TE

Anchor & Hope Lane

SE78HW

Guild Road

SE78AB

Charlton Lane

SE78UD

The Village

SE185PH

Eastmoor Place

SE78EH

Kinveachy Gardens

SE77NH

Calydon Road

SE77PF

Elliscombe Road

SE78HU

Little Heath

SE78BL

Floyd Road

SE78NF

New Lydenburg Street

SE78JQ

The Heights

SE78NE

Herringham Road

SE77RU

Anchor And Hope Lane

SE78AR

Floyd Road

SE78LE

Charlton Lane

SE185AS

Harrington Way

SE78EU

Little Heath

SE78AT

Valley Grove

SE78EY

Little Heath

SE78SP

Cedar Place

SE78AG

Hasted Road

SE77AB

Charlton Church Lane

SE78FE

Woolwich Road

SE77AD

Charlton Church Lane

SE77RJ

Woolwich Road

SE78LB

Charlton Lane

SE78LW

Woolwich Road

SE78EF

Kinveachy Gardens

SE77TJ

Springfield Grove

SE77NT

Swallowfield Road

SE78TJ

Lansdowne Lane

SE77PZ

Elliscombe Mount

SE78LH

Woolwich Road

SE77TQ

Springfield Grove

SE78PF

Canberra Road

SE78HY

Macarthur Terrace

SE78AD

Coxmount Road

SE77PH

Wellington Gardens

SE77PG

Nadine Street

SE77TP

Springfield Grove

SE78LL

Woolwich Road

SE78LX

Eastmoor Street

SE77NQ

Victoria Way

SE78TA

Joyce Page Close

SE78FR

The Heights

SE78UH

Fletching Road