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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 moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 schools in Belvedere: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Belvedere area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £922,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belvedere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£425,000
Detached5£620,000
Flats46£257,500
Terraced58£365,250

10 years median price trend in Belvedere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.