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SE7 7GF

Bowen Drive

Greenwich Peninsula

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Overview

Postcode SE7 7GF is located in a major urban area, within the Greenwich Peninsula ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Greenwich East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenwich East is £88,414 per year. The nearest station is Westcombe Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Greenwich Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Greenwich East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Greenwich East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Greenwich East is £88,414 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from SE7 7GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenwich East near SE7 7GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Westcombe Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE7 7GF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.4 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
0.9 mi

3

Maze Hill

Southeastern

Walking directions to Maze Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE7 7GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEast Greenwich PleasaunceSmallWalking directions to East Greenwich Pleasaunce
0.4 miThe Woodlands DellSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Dell

Area Profile

Population
553
Population density
19,892.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.25(+26%)
Other theft
20.43(+79%)
Public order
13.44(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.9(-52%)
Shoplifting
12.37(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
33.27%
Other White
111
20.07%
African
55
9.95%
Chinese
35
6.33%
Other Asian
26
4.7%
Total population: 553

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
279
65.49%
Level 3 (A level)
50
11.74%
No qualifications
37
8.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
7.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
4.46%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
36.16%
Owns with a mortgage
59
26.34%
Other social rented
51
22.77%
Owns outright
23
10.27%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.57%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Greenwich Peninsula

Median price£453,500
Price per sq ft£593
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £567K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £453,500 (about £593 per square foot) in Greenwich Peninsula area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,750 up to £886,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenwich Peninsula over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced13£585,000£531
Flats89£450,000£609

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenwich Peninsula

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenwich Peninsula.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£489,995
2017£526,250£540,000
2018£542,500£604,975
2019£570,000£636,500
2020£530,000£650,000
2021£545,000£590,000
2022£580,000£582,250
2023£599,250£607,500
2024£500,000£567,500
2025£467,875£525,500
2026£423,750£715,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenwich Peninsula.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenwich Peninsula.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£662£498
2017£689£512
2018£641£538
2019£927£497
2020£687£524
2021£660£526
2022£724£501
2023£716£564
2024£706£550
2025£665£515
2026£598£587
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenwich Peninsula.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenwich Peninsula in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 7GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 7GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Flat 701, Fowler House, 9, Bowen Drive, London, SE7 7GEFlatsLeasehold£595,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 401, Powell House, 7, Bowen Drive, London, SE7 7GDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 9, 63, Fairthorn Road, London, SE7 7FXFlatsLeasehold£485,000
19 Sept 2025Flat G02, Josling House, 16, Bowen Drive, London, SE7 7GPFlatsLeasehold£446,000
19 Nov 2025Flat 6, 98, Fairthorn Road, London, SE7 7FWFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the SE7 7GF postcode area, located within Greenwich East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE7 7GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFossdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHalstow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE7 7GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE7 7GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local2 Bowen Drive, London, SE7 7GHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miLondis194 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 7QYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWestcombe Hill Food & Wine78 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DTWalking directions to Westcombe Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miVictoria Food Store53 Inverine Road, London, SE7 7NJWalking directions to Victoria Food Store
0.3 miLondis340-350 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 7ALWalking directions to Londis

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 SE7 7GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Austin McGrath

Greenwich Peninsula - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Claire Elaine Selby

Greenwich Peninsula - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Denise Scott-McDonald

Greenwich Peninsula - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardGreenwich PeninsulaE05014082
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich EastE02006930
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 037DE01033738
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE7 7GF

Is SE7 7GF (Greenwich East) safe?

The area around SE7 7GF records about 113 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. 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE7 7GF?

The median sale price around SE7 7GF in Greenwich East is £453,500 (about £593 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE7 7GF?

There are 20 schools close to SE7 7GF, including Fossdene Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Halstow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE7 7GF?

The closest station to SE7 7GF is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 340 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE7 7GF?

SE7 7GF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE7 7GF (Greenwich East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE7 7GF is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Austin McGrath (Green Party), Claire Elaine Selby (Green Party) and Denise Scott-McDonald (Labour and Co-operative Party).