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SE3 8UN

Shooters Hill Road

Charlton Hornfair

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Overview

Postcode SE3 8UN is located in a major urban area, within the Charlton Hornfair ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Hornfair Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year. The nearest station is Charlton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hornfair Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hornfair Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hornfair Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from SE3 8UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornfair Park near SE3 8UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Charlton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 8UN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
1 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 8UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHornfair ParkLargeWalking directions to Hornfair Park
0.3 miHervey Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Hervey Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
11,191.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.17(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.63(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.27(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+34%)
Other theft
5.45(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
48.87%
African
45
14.56%
Other White
27
8.74%
Other
13
4.21%
Indian
11
3.56%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.89%
No qualifications
45
19.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.77%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
47.37%
Owns with a mortgage
22
23.16%
Owns outright
14
14.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11.58%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.11%
Total households: 95

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Arnold House, 154, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8RPOtherFreehold£2,300,000
02 Feb 2026220, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£647,500
06 Oct 2025114, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
14 Oct 202512, Charlton Dene, London, SE7 7BZTerracedFreehold£640,000
10 Apr 202630, Kenya Road, London, SE7 7BHTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the SE3 8UN postcode area, located within Hornfair Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 8UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCharlton Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BlackheathFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 8UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 8UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food196-200 Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8RPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miNisa Local223-225 Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7EDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miDiggens & Martin1 Delacourt Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8XAWalking directions to Diggens & Martin
0.5 miCo-op Food386 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8UN, 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

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
WardCharlton HornfairE05014074
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hornfair ParkE02000331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 019BE01001650
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 8UN

Is SE3 8UN (Hornfair Park) safe?

The area around SE3 8UN records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8UN?

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

What schools are near SE3 8UN?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 8UN, including Cherry Orchard Primary School (Good), Charlton Manor Primary School (Good) and Leigh Academy Blackheath (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 8UN?

The closest station to SE3 8UN is Charlton in TfL zone 3, about 1,357 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 8UN?

SE3 8UN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 8UN (Hornfair Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 8UN is Clive Efford (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).