Area Information for Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR

Summary Back to Top

Highcombe in Greenwich is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Charlton Hornfair ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This page combines information for the address Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE7 7HR.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Greenwich
Ward Charlton Hornfair
Constituency Greenwich and Woolwich * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR:

Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HT
Bramhope Lane, Greenwich, London, SE7 7FJ
Bramhope Lane, Greenwich, London, SE7 7FH
Limekiln Drive, Greenwich, London, SE7 7JA
Littlecombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HS
Bramhope Lane, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE7 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (3 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in Highcombe since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 37
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 32
Flat (Purpose-Built) 44
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highcombe, Greenwich, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 58% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 12
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 13
Rented: Other Social 67
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 30
Rent Free 0
Total 137

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 30
Two People 26
Three People 29
Four People 16
Five People 7
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 29
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highcombe, Greenwich, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 74
Other Household 37
Total 139

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 67
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 137

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SE7 7HR however is predominantly male (55%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 299
Female 241
Total 540

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 17
5-9 34
10-14 21
15-19 22
20-24 14
25-29 73
30-34 106
35-39 50
40-44 50
45-49 29
50-54 49
55-59 15
60-64 38
65-69 9
70-74 5
75-79 2
80-84 2
85+ 3
Total 539

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE7 7HR there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 60% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 322
Married 68
Separated 9
Divorced 57
Widowed 10
Total 466

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 311
Good 179
Fair 41
Bad 7
Very Bad 2
Total 540

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Highcombe and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 236
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 63
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 77
Other 11
Total 461

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Highcombe, Greenwich, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 56% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 300
Mixed Ethnicity 53
Indian 48
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 4
Other Asian 22
Black African 80
Black Caribbean 7
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 2
Other 9
Total 541

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Highcombe, Greenwich, London), 65% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 353
European Union 89
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 30
Middle East and Asia 59
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 540

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 353
10+ Years 96
5-10 Years 61
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 542

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE7 7HR.

Passport(s) Held
None 35
United Kingdom 377
Republic of Ireland 16
European Union 85
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 16
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 268
Christian 139
Buddhist 6
Hindu 38
Jewish 0
Muslim 26
Sikh 6
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 53
Total 540

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Charlton Hornfair ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 51% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 237
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 48
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 82
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 17
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 6
Total 463

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 32
Professional Occupations 123
Associate Professional Occupations 69
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 26
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 29
Elementary Occupations 34
Total 380

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 81
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 126
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 76
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 42
Semi-Routine Occupation 44
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 23
Total 462

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR is within the Charlton Hornfair policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Highcombe
Neighbourhood Team Address Charlton Hornfair
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Greenwich. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE7 7HR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest railway station is Charlton, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Charlton 700 yards
Westcombe Park half a mile
Maze Hill 1.1 miles
Kidbrooke 1.3 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 1.3 miles
Blackheath 1.4 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 1.8 miles
Greenwich 1.9 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 1.9 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 2 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 2 miles
Eltham 2.1 miles
Lewisham 2.1 miles
Lee (London) 2.3 miles
Deptford 2.4 miles
Hither Green 2.4 miles
St Johns (London) 2.4 miles
Plumstead 2.5 miles
Falconwood 2.7 miles
New Cross 2.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest DLR station is Pontoon Dock, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, approximately 120 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 120 yards
    
Sherington Primary School 270 yards
    
Fossdene Primary School 380 yards
    
Invicta Primary School 670 yards
    
Cherry Orchard Primary School 690 yards
    
Charlton Manor Primary School 810 yards
    
Halstow Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Thorntree Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Kidbrooke Park Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Windrush Charlton Primary School 0.9 miles  

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Leigh Academy Blackheath, approximately 580 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Leigh Academy Blackheath 580 yards
    
Blackheath High School 0.6 miles  
The John Roan School 0.8 miles
    
Leigh Academy Halley 1 mile
    
Royal Greenwich Trust School 1 mile
    
Thomas Tallis School 1.2 miles
    
Ark Greenwich Free School 1.2 miles
    
St Ursula's Convent School 1.5 miles
    
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.6 miles
    
Oasis Academy Silvertown 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Blackheath Standard Pms, approximately 770 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Charlton Dental Clinic, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Charlton Dental Clinic 260 yards
Charlton Village Dental Practice 690 yards
Oral Surgery Ltd 690 yards
Westcombe Park Dental Practice half a mile
Smile Impressions 0.5 miles
Eastbrook Dental Practice 0.7 miles
Dental Beauty Greenwich 0.9 miles
Oral Surgery Ltd 0.9 miles
The Dental Surgery 0.9 miles
Mullally 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Highcombe, Greenwich, London, SE7 7HR. The nearest is Page & Small Opticians, approximately 310 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE7 7HR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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