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Charlton is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,756.
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Charlton is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,756. The median property price is £482,500, with 368 sales in the past 12 months. Terraced houses are the most common type sold at a median of £650,000, while flats average £355,000. Prices have risen 5.4% over five years. Crime recorded 440 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime accounting for 158 cases. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 18.6 micrograms per cubic metre annually and particulate matter at 8.5. Flood risk is low at 2.5% in flood zone 3. The area has 20 listed buildings and 7 conservation areas. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.6% superfast coverage and 76.8% gigabit-capable access. Council tax for band D is £2,107.69. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Charlton.
Data updated 2026/2025. Charlton, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Charlton’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Charlton ranks 6th cheapest of 33, 13th safest and 15th most affordable.
Sold prices in Charlton have risen 5% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Charlton (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 4 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 4).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/charlton.
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Nearby areas we cover: Kidbrooke, Woolwich Dockyard, East Greenwich.
Charlton is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,756.