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About

Belvedere ward occupies the northernmost part of the London Borough of Bexley, situated on the south bank of the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its riverside location provides a distinct setting, with industrial and logistical operations historically playing a significant role in the local landscape. The ward's topography includes a noticeable slope leading down towards the waterfront.

A key local landmark is the Crossness Pumping Station, a monumental Victorian sewage treatment plant renowned for its ornate ironwork. Public green spaces include Lessness Heath and parts of the Thames Path, which offers walking routes along the river's edge. The area is served by Belvedere railway station, providing connections into central London. Residential streets are generally quiet, with local shopping concentrated along the main roads serving the community's everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Belvedere has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Belvedere is £67,894 per year. There are 4 schools in Belvedere: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Belvedere is home to around 17,690 people, with a population density of about 3,577.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Belvedere Population
17,690
Population density
3,577.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.97(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.39(-17%)
Shoplifting
16.73(+67%)
Vehicle crime
11.14(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,392
47.43%
African
2,725
15.4%
Other White
1,833
10.36%
Indian
1,244
7.03%
Other Asian
569
3.22%
Total population: 17,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,610
33.29%
No qualifications
2,793
20.17%
Level 3 (A level)
2,038
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,839
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,446
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 13,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,128
31.13%
Owns outright
1,743
25.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,644
24.05%
Other social rented
860
12.58%
Social rents from council
246
3.6%
Total households: 6,835

Property prices in Belvedere

Median price£356,000
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£261K – £415K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) in Belvedere area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £922,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belvedere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£620,000£469
Semi-Detached32£426,500£478
Terraced60£372,500£456
Flats45£250,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belvedere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£237,000£320,000£298,500
2017£445,000£220,000£327,500£312,750
2018£363,800£225,000£344,250£310,000
2019£515,000£216,000£340,000£318,250
2020£430,000£215,000£350,000£320,000
2021£455,000£217,500£383,000£330,000
2022£445,250£238,750£420,000£362,500
2023£513,750£240,000£430,000£370,000
2024£572,500£243,000£417,500£380,000
2025£525,000£245,000£425,000£375,000
2026£620,000£262,500£380,000£391,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£364£359£338
2017£394£378£368£353
2018£400£370£371£345
2019£333£362£349£353
2020£469£377£369£365
2021£428£374£386£384
2022£453£405£435£424
2023£447£391£479£406
2024£431£389£451£424
2025£469£392£470£451
2026£519£397£481£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belvedere in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.