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SE7 7LW

Eastcombe Avenue

Charlton Hornfair

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Detailed insights for SE7 7LW

Overview

Postcode SE7 7LW 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Greenwich Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Charlton Slopes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Charlton Slopes has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 225 ft away from SE7 7LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Slopes near SE7 7LW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE7 7LW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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 7LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEast Greenwich PleasaunceSmallWalking directions to East Greenwich Pleasaunce
0.4 miBatley ParkSmallWalking directions to Batley Park
0.3 miThe Woodlands DellSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Dell

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
14,054.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.44(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-75%)
Public order
5.69(-16%)
Drugs
4.65(-25%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
69.33%
Other White
42
13.42%
Irish
11
3.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.19%
Other
7
2.24%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
69.55%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.11%
No qualifications
25
10.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.47%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
44.7%
Owns outright
31
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.97%
Other social rented
8
6.06%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 SE7 7LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 7LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 2026164, Eastcombe Avenue, London, SE7 7LWTerracedFreehold£835,000
25 Nov 2025134, Eastcombe Avenue, London, SE7 7LWFlatsLeasehold£190,000
15 Oct 2025132, Eastcombe Avenue, London, SE7 7LWFlatsLeasehold£415,000
31 Mar 20255, Sandtoft Road, London, SE7 7LRTerracedFreehold£775,000
17 Apr 202633, Wyndcliff Road, London, SE7 7LPTerracedFreehold£852,000

Schools

In the SE7 7LW postcode area, located within Charlton Slopes, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE7 7LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFossdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySherington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE7 7LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVictoria Food Store53 Inverine Road, London, SE7 7NJWalking directions to Victoria Food Store
0.2 miWestcombe Hill Food & Wine78 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DTWalking directions to Westcombe Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa Local2 Bowen Drive, London, SE7 7GHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLondis194 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 7QYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miJ.K. Star Minimarket5-7 Station Crescent, London, SE3 7EQWalking directions to J.K. Star Minimarket

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 7LW, 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 014BE01001592
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE7 7LW

Is SE7 7LW (Charlton Slopes) safe?

The area around SE7 7LW records about 39 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 SE7 7LW?

The median sale price around SE7 7LW 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 SE7 7LW?

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

What is the nearest station to SE7 7LW?

The closest station to SE7 7LW is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 421 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE7 7LW?

SE7 7LW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE7 7LW (Charlton Slopes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE7 7LW 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).