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SE3 8TU

Furzefield Road

Charlton Hornfair

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Detailed insights for SE3 8TU

Overview

Postcode SE3 8TU is located in a major urban area, within the Charlton Hornfair ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Charlton Slopes area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Slopes is £76,655 per year. The nearest station is Westcombe Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hervey Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Charlton Slopes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Charlton Slopes has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Charlton Slopes is £76,655 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from SE3 8TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Slopes near SE3 8TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Westcombe Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 8TU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.7 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 8TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHervey Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Hervey Road Playing Field
0.2 miBatley ParkSmallWalking directions to Batley Park
0.4 miThe Woodlands DellSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Dell

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
10,166.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.19(-21%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.85(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.69(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-12%)
Other theft
2.23(-80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
56.97%
Other White
49
20.08%
Indian
13
5.33%
Irish
10
4.1%
Other
8
3.28%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
55.19%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.21%
No qualifications
27
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
28.91%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.44%
Social rents from council
23
17.97%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Charlton Hornfair

Median price£560,000
Price per sq ft£567
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £720K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £567 per square foot) in Charlton Hornfair area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,355,000.

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 Hornfair over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£882,500£758
Terraced37£658,000£637
Semi-Detached10£601,500£563
Flats20£362,500£516

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlton Hornfair

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Hornfair.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,125£480,000£490,000
2017£280,000£525,000£565,000
2018£280,000£510,000£530,000
2019£270,000£652,500£587,500
2020£270,500£560,000£595,000
2021£278,000£600,000£625,000
2022£300,000£635,000£637,000
2023£300,000£650,000£600,000
2024£315,000£682,000£617,500
2025£362,500£616,500£640,500
2026£285,000£637,500£677,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Hornfair.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Hornfair.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435£530£516
2017£457£470£587
2018£454£506£519
2019£434£504£534
2020£474£506£593
2021£471£503£600
2022£473£618£620
2023£492£563£645
2024£510£589£602
2025£508£532£622
2026£475£558£584
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Hornfair.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 20257, Furzefield Road, London, SE3 8TUTerracedFreehold£641,000
20 Mar 202614, Furzefield Road, London, SE3 8TXTerracedFreehold£620,000
18 Jul 202546, Furzefield Road, London, SE3 8TXTerracedFreehold£700,000
08 Apr 202633, Hassendean Road, London, SE3 8TRTerracedFreehold£680,000
29 Jan 202653, Hassendean Road, London, SE3 8TRTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the SE3 8TU postcode area, located within Charlton Slopes, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 8TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySherington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BlackheathFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryInvicta Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 8TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 8TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDiggens & Martin1 Delacourt Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8XAWalking directions to Diggens & Martin
0.2 miNicky's News6 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7BTWalking directions to Nicky's News
0.2 miM&S Simply Food17 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7SXWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miN & R News16 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7SXWalking directions to N & R News
0.3 miPravin Supermarket176 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DHWalking directions to Pravin Supermarket

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE3 8TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bren Albiston

Charlton Hornfair - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jessica Holland

Charlton Hornfair - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardCharlton HornfairE05014074
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton SlopesE02000326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 014CE01001593
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 8TU

Is SE3 8TU (Charlton Slopes) safe?

The area around SE3 8TU records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE3 8TU?

The median sale price around SE3 8TU in Charlton Slopes is £560,000 (about £567 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 8TU?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 8TU, including Sherington Primary School (Good), Leigh Academy Blackheath (Outstanding) and Invicta Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 8TU?

The closest station to SE3 8TU is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 809 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 8TU?

SE3 8TU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 8TU (Charlton Slopes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE3 8TU is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bren Albiston (Labour Party) and Jessica Holland (Green Party).