Postcode SE7 8JL 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 Village area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlton Village is £62,861 per year. The nearest station is Charlton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Charlton Park.
Charlton Village has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charlton Village is £62,861 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE7 8JL.
Charlton Village near SE7 8JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Charlton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Charlton | Southeastern | Walking directions to Charlton |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Westcombe Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Westcombe Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Charlton Park | Large | Walking directions to Charlton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Maryon Wilson Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Wilson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Maryon Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 in Charlton Village & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £372,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £630,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £840,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charlton Village & Riverside
In the SE7 8JL postcode area, located within Charlton Village, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE7 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 19-23 The Village, Charlton, London, SE7 8UG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | The Village | 25 - 29 The Village, Charlton, London, SE7 8UG | Walking directions to The Village |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | 48 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AB | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | F.A. Supermarkets | Charlton Church Lane, Greenwich, SE7 7AE | Walking directions to F.A. Supermarkets |
| 0.2 mi | Charlton Food and Wine | 39 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, London, SE7 7AE | Walking directions to Charlton Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE7 8JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Llewellyn Gardner
Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Van Den Broek
Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.