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Blackheath West

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About

Blackheath West sits on the northern edge of the large, open heathland from which it takes its name. The area is characterised by Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, with streets laid out on a grid pattern. It is primarily residential, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads leading towards Blackheath Village.

The expansive heath itself forms a significant southern boundary, providing a large area of common land. The area includes the historic All Saints' Church, a prominent local landmark with a tall spire. Transport connections are provided by the nearby Blackheath railway station, offering services into central London.

Area overview

On average Blackheath West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackheath West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Blackheath West is home to around 8,063 people, with a population density of about 7,859.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Blackheath West Population
8,063
Population density
7,859.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.8(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.55(+55%)
Public order
20.09(+197%)
Other theft
12.03(+5%)
Drugs
9.05(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,592
44.55%
Other White
1,081
13.41%
African
770
9.55%
Caribbean
571
7.08%
Other Asian
270
3.35%
Total population: 8,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,012
60.14%
No qualifications
752
11.27%
Level 3 (A level)
741
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
542
8.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
371
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,671

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
977
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
806
22.76%
Owns outright
541
15.28%
Other social rented
533
15.05%
Social rents from council
505
14.26%
Total households: 3,541

Property prices in Blackheath West

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Blackheath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 up to £3,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath West 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 Blackheath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,650,000
Flats79£445,000
Semi-Detached5£905,000
Terraced10£895,000

10 years median price trend in Blackheath West

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

All postcodes in Blackheath West

SE108AD

Blackheath Hill

SE108AS

Dartmouth Grove

SE108LU

Juniper Crescent

SE135AF

Lewisham High Street

SE137DU

Granville Park

SE137PJ

Eliot Park

SE137PL

Lewisham Hill

SE30UJ

Baizdon Road

SE135GE

Belmont Grove

SE108AF

Blackheath Hill

SE135BT

Church Terrace

SE137NR

Morden Lane

SE137PQ

Walerand Road

SE30XG

St Josephs Vale

SE108FL

Parkside Avenue

SE137PY

Lewisham Road

SE108FJ

Blackheath Hill

SE108AW

Dartmouth Row

SE108FP

Parkside Avenue

SE137NP

Morden Hill

SE137PW

Princes Rise

SE108GB

Hillside Avenue

SE108PS

Blackheath

SE108GL

Beechwood Place

SE108GF

Copperwood Place

SE135AR

Caterham Road

SE135AY

Belmont Hill

SE137PE

Walerand Road

SE30RF

Wat Tyler Road

SE30UZ

Pagoda Gardens

SE108AJ

Dartmouth Hill

SE135AG

Cressingham Road

SE135AL

Boyne Road

SE108GG

Beechwood Place

SE108AX

Dartmouth Terrace

SE108EN

Blackheath Hill

SE137PS

Excelsior Gardens

SE30UW

Eliot Vale

SE137DY

Granville Park

SE30QS

The Orchard

SE30UR

The Close

SE137DT

William Close

SE108GQ

Beechwood Place

SE135BF

Belmont Hill

SE135FZ

Forbury Road

SE135GA

Lourdes Close

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE135AN

Boyne Road

SE135DU

Belmont Hall Court

SE135JZ

Cornmill Lane

SE137BW

Blackheath

SE135BQ

Boyne Road

SE137EH

The Hermitage

SE30XF

St Josephs Vale

SE39TH

Glebe Court

SE108AU

Greyladies Gardens

SE108EU

Blackheath Hill

SE108GD

Copperwood Place

SE135AQ

Cressingham Road

SE135AZ

Belmont Hill

SE135JX

Lewisham High Street

SE108GP

Beechwood Place

SE108FF

Blackheath Hill

SE108LT

Blackheath

SE135AT

Myron Place

SE137EE

Oakcroft Road

SE135AH

Lockmead Road

SE137NT

Morden Hill

SE135AJ

St Stephens Grove

SE135DP

Cedars Close

SE135DR

The Squirrels

SE137PG

Walerand Road

SE108EL

Blackheath Hill

SE30US

Heathfield Gardens

SE135JQ

Kings Hall Mews

SE108FW

Parkside Avenue

SE108AT

Dartmouth Grove

SE137EG

Eliot Park

SE137PN

Blackheath Rise

SE30UL

Baizdon Road

SE137PU

Blackheath Rise

SE108DS

Sparta Street

SE137DX

Granville Park

SE137PR

Princes Rise

SE30QZ

Wat Tyler Road

SE108FN

Parkside Avenue

SE137PZ

Lewisham Road

SE108FT

Whitebeam Way

SE135AW

Boyne Road

SE135BD

Belmont Hill

SE135DT

Belmont Grove

SE135DW

Belmont Grove

SE108LY

Juniper Crescent

SE135BA

Belmont Hill

SE137EA

Granville Park

SE137EB

Eliot Hill

SE137PP

Princes Rise

SE108AQ

Dartmouth Hill

SE108LG

Juniper Crescent

SE135AU

Belmont Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.