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SE7 8ED

Kinveachy Gardens

Charlton Village & Riverside

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Detailed insights for SE7 8ED

Overview

Postcode SE7 8ED is located in a major urban area, within the Charlton Village & Riverside ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Charlton Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Woolwich West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Woolwich West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE7 8ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich West near SE7 8ED 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 Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE7 8ED
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.7 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE7 8ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCharlton ParkLargeWalking directions to Charlton Park
0.2 miMaryon Wilson ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Wilson Park
0.4 miMaryon ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
9,516.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.72(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.13(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-7%)
Other theft
4.71(-59%)
Drugs
2.94(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
61.48%
Other White
37
14.4%
Irish
10
3.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.5%
Chinese
8
3.11%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
41.18%
No qualifications
36
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
32.63%
Owns with a mortgage
26
27.37%
Social rents from council
19
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
13.68%
Other social rented
3
3.16%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Charlton Village & Riverside

Median price£462,500
Price per sq ft£519
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £685K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (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
Flats27£325,000£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£329,000£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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 8ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 8ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20251, Kinveachy Gardens, London, SE7 8EESemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
30 Oct 202541, Little Heath, London, SE7 8EBTerracedFreehold£970,000
13 Mar 202670, Little Heath, London, SE7 8BHDetachedFreehold£685,000
19 Dec 202554, Little Heath, London, SE7 8BHTerracedFreehold£980,000
18 Mar 20256, Mccall Crescent, London, SE7 8HSTerracedFreehold£377,000

Schools

In the SE7 8ED postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE7 8ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCharlton Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThorntree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE7 8ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE7 8ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLittle Heath Supermarket93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HAWalking directions to Little Heath Supermarket
0.4 miOpen DaysCharlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LEWalking directions to Open Days
0.4 miTesco ExpressCambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Village25 - 29 The Village, Charlton, London, SE7 8UGWalking directions to The Village
0.5 miCo-op Food19-23 The Village, Charlton, London, SE7 8UGWalking 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 SE7 8ED, 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)Woolwich WestE02000317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 005CE01001708
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE7 8ED

Is SE7 8ED (Woolwich West) safe?

The area around SE7 8ED 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE7 8ED?

The median sale price around SE7 8ED in Woolwich West is £462,500 (about £519 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE7 8ED?

There are 17 schools close to SE7 8ED, including Charlton Park Academy (Good), Thorntree Primary School (Good) and Woodhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE7 8ED?

The closest station to SE7 8ED is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 858 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE7 8ED?

SE7 8ED scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE7 8ED (Woolwich West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE7 8ED 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).