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SE7 7GS

Woolwich Road

Charlton Village & Riverside

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Detailed insights for SE7 7GS

Overview

Postcode SE7 7GS is located in a major urban area, within the Charlton Village & Riverside ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Charlton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Wilson Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.7%

Approximately 53.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from SE7 7GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE7 7GS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE7 7GS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
0.7 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.9 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE7 7GS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMaryon Wilson ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Wilson Park
0.4 miMaryon ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Park

Area Profile

Population
185
Population density
381 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.93(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.78(-38%)
Shoplifting
15.06(+51%)
Other theft
13.77(+20%)
Public order
12.91(+91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
59
32.07%
Caribbean
32
17.39%
African
24
13.04%
Other White
19
10.33%
Other
11
5.98%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
39.6%
No qualifications
22
14.77%
Level 3 (A level)
21
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
48.78%
Owns with a mortgage
14
17.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
14.63%
Owns outright
11
13.41%
Other social rented
4
4.88%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Charlton Village & Riverside

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£519
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £690K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £519 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
Terraced23£716,000£541
Detached1£685,000£—
Semi-Detached7£505,000£498
Flats24£354,975£519

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£370,000£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£472£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.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 7GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 7GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Oct 2025133, Barney Close, London, SE7 8SXFlatsLeasehold£278,000
30 Apr 202648, Floyd Road, London, SE7 8ANTerracedFreehold£430,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 2, 38, Floyd Road, London, SE7 8ANFlatsLeasehold£370,000
05 Mar 202538A, Floyd Road, London, SE7 8ANFlatsLeasehold£275,000
23 Apr 2026Flat, 17, Floyd Road, London, SE7 8AYFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the SE7 7GS postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE7 7GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryPound Park Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThorntree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFossdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE7 7GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE7 7GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Food Warehouse601 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 8LUWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miSainsbury's Local33-37 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCharlton Food and Wine39 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AEWalking directions to Charlton Food and Wine
0.2 miF.A. SupermarketsCharlton Church Lane, Greenwich, SE7 7AEWalking directions to F.A. Supermarkets
0.2 miCharlton NewsCharlton Church Lane, Greenwich, SE7 7AEWalking directions to Charlton News

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

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

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton Riverside & Woolwich DockyardE02006994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 042CE01034198
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE7 7GS

Is SE7 7GS (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) safe?

The area around SE7 7GS records about 136 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE7 7GS?

The median sale price around SE7 7GS in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £490,000 (about £519 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE7 7GS?

There are 16 schools close to SE7 7GS, including Pound Park Nursery School (Outstanding), Thorntree Primary School (Good) and Fossdene Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE7 7GS?

The closest station to SE7 7GS is Charlton in TfL zone 3, about 278 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE7 7GS?

SE7 7GS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE7 7GS (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE7 7GS is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Llewellyn Gardner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jo Van Den Broek (Labour and Co-operative Party).