Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Charlton is an area of southeast London, England, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is east of Greenwich and west of Woolwich, on the south bank of the River Thames, 7.2 miles (11.6 km) southeast of Charing Cross. An ancient parish in the county of Kent, it became part of the metropolitan area of London in 1855 and is home to Charlton Athletic F.C. and Charlton House. “
Other neighbourhoods near Charlton
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Charlton? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
Finding an estate agent in Charlton
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What kind of things are there to do in the city of Charlton?
There are always activities happening in lively Charlton. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Charlton page to make finding local happenings easier.
Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Charlton snapshot.
The facilities you might need in Charlton
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Charlton name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in and around the area of Charlton
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Charlton can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Post Office | 10, 12 Charlton Church Lane, London | 3.1 | 53 |
| Post office collection depot | London | 4 | 1 |
Medical institutions in Charlton
Charlton has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| greenwich physio | Horn Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations in and around Charlton
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Charlton to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton | United Kingdom | 3.8 | 60 |
Schools in and around the area of Charlton
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Charlton. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin & Piano Teacher | 113A Charlton Church Lane, London | 5 | 3 |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School | 765 Woolwich Road, London | 3.4 | 20 |
| Thorntree Primary School | Thorntree Road, London | 4.8 | 10 |
| Windrush Primary School | 775 Woolwich Road, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Pound Park Nursery School | Pound Park Road, London | 4.8 | 19 |
| Fossdene Primary School | Victoria Way, London | 3.3 | 8 |
| Deft Academy | Unit 1, Meridian Trading Estate, C108, Bugsby’s Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| PIRATE.COM – Rehearsal & Recording Studios | Unit 2, Meridian Trading Estate, 22 Bugsby’s Way, London | 4.4 | 354 |
| Monkey Puzzle Charlton Day Nursery & Preschool | Ramsay House, 6 Bowen Drive, London | N/A | N/A |
| Little People’s Montessori | Victoria Way, London | N/A | N/A |
| Gloria&Lucia – Harp Lessons | 1 Fearon Street, London | 5 | 6 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School | 16 Highcombe, London | 4.7 | 17 |
Some great things about Charlton
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Charlton has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Charlton.
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Charlton. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Charlton.
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Pubs in the area
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Charlton – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Charlton.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor & Hope | 2 Riverside Charlton SE7 7SS | A former Charrington’s pub hidden away behind the Sainsbury’s depot at Charlton but on the Thames Path, the Anchor & Hope is a traditional riverside pub. There is a paved area to the front with views of the Thames between the O2 and the flood barrier. A main L-shaped bar, that includes an open floor space for dancing, is complemented by a small room to the right furnished with smart black tables and chairs. There is a good display of nautical artefacts on the walls here. Can get very busy on Charlton Athletic FC home match days as it is very welcoming to away fans. 2 handpumps. |
| Bugle Horn | 6 The Village Charlton SE7 8UD | Situated next door to the Grade I listed Jacobean manor house and across the road from the Grade II* listed parish church, the Bugle Horn is at the heart of Charlton Village. There is live entertainment every Friday evening and earlyish on Sunday evening. Sport is shown on up to 7 screens throughout the pub. Like all pubs in Charlton, it is close to the football ground and so can get pretty hectic on match days. |
| Rose of Denmark | 296 Woolwich Road Charlton SE7 7AL | Situated on the busy Woolwich Road close to Charlton railway station, the Rose of Denmark is a plain but tidy building, which proudly displays the red of nearby Charlton Athletic FC. On match days, well behaved visiting supporters are welcomed for pre-match drinks only. |
Museums & Galleries in the area
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Charlton below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Athletic Museum | The Valley, Floyd Road, London | 5 | 2 |
The types of restaurants
Charlton is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlton Take Away Ltd | 3 Wellington Gardens, London | 4.3 | 65 |
| Subway | 340 Woolwich Road, London | 4.3 | 64 |
| Frankie & Benny’s | Unit 1, Greenwich shopping Park, Bugsby’s Way, London | 4.3 | 2203 |
| EaTurkish | 172 Woolwich Road, London | 4.3 | 1185 |
| Anchor & Hope | Riverside, London | 4.3 | 876 |
| Starbucks Coffee | Woolwich Road, London | 4.3 | 724 |
| Cattleya Thai Restaurant | 52 Charlton Church Lane, London | 4.3 | 80 |
| Imperial Chef’s | 240 Woolwich Road, London | 4.3 | 135 |
| Jade Garden | 56 Charlton Church Lane, London | 4.3 | 42 |
| McDonald’s | Peninsular Retail Park, Bugsby’s Way, London | 4.3 | 2616 |
| Duc Tien Cash and Carry | Unit 2 and 3, Lombard Trading Estate, 51 Anchor and Hope Lane, London | 4.3 | 543 |
| Alaleke Deli | Unit 31, Ropery Business Park, Anchor and Hope Lane, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Selcafe | Cable Trade Park, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| FoodJunkee | Unit 17, Anchorage Point, 90 Anchor and Hope Lane, London | 4.3 | 44 |
| Jerky Chipz | 90 Anchor and Hope Lane, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| Dragon & Phoenix | 27-29 Charlton Church Lane, London | 4.3 | 117 |
| The Burger Box | Meridian Trading Estate, Lombard Wall, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Lucky Foods | New Lydenburg Commercial, New Lydenburg Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| Seabay Fish Bar | 36 Floyd Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Charlton Kebab House | 41 Charlton Church Lane, London | 4.3 | 117 |
What kind of gyms are there in Charlton?
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Charlton easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Parks and green spaces in Charlton
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Charlton in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
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