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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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Blackheath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats49£400,000£6,250
Semi-Detached7£910,000£7,675
Terraced11£890,000£7,295

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

SE135AR

Caterham Road

SE137NS

Morden Lane

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE137PN

Blackheath Rise

SE30QU

The Orchard

SE137PF

Eliot Park

SE108LT

Blackheath

SE108AF

Blackheath Hill

SE108GJ

Beechwood Place

SE135LD

Lee High Road

SE30QT

The Orchard

SE135BB

Belmont Hill

SE108GE

Larkwood Avenue

SE108AD

Blackheath Hill

SE108AH

Dartmouth Hill

SE135AH

Lockmead Road

SE135AG

Cressingham Road

SE137PD

Lewisham Hill

SE137PQ

Walerand Road

SE135FZ

Forbury Road

SE137PY

Lewisham Road

SE135DL

Lee Terrace

SE137PE

Walerand Road

SE135BQ

Boyne Road

SE135AF

Lewisham High Street

SE137EH

The Hermitage

SE30UU

Eliot Vale

SE108HU

Blackheath

SE108PT

Parkside Avenue

SE108AW

Dartmouth Row

SE108EU

Blackheath Hill

SE30RF

Wat Tyler Road

SE135DP

Cedars Close

SE135AQ

Cressingham Road

SE30QP

Orchard Drive

SE30UZ

Pagoda Gardens

SE30QZ

Wat Tyler Road

SE108PS

Blackheath

SE108AS

Dartmouth Grove

SE135AZ

Belmont Hill

SE137DT

William Close

SE135BA

Belmont Hill

SE137PZ

Lewisham Road

SE137BH

Blackheath

SE137EE

Oakcroft Road

SE135AT

Myron Place

SE108AQ

Dartmouth Hill

SE137EL

Lewisham Hill

SE137NU

Macauley Mews

SE137PS

Excelsior Gardens

SE108GB

Hillside Avenue

SE137PP

Princes Rise

SE137NT

Morden Hill

SE137PX

Windmill Close

SE135BD

Belmont Hill

SE30QS

The Orchard

SE135BT

Church Terrace

SE30QW

Eliot Place

SE108GL

Beechwood Place

SE135GE

Belmont Grove

SE108GP

Beechwood Place

SE135JZ

Cornmill Lane

SE30UP

The Meadway

SE137NN

Morden Hill

SE137DU

Granville Park

SE137EG

Eliot Park

SE108AR

Dartmouth Grove

SE137ET

Yeats Close

SE137EQ

St Austell Road

SE108AT

Dartmouth Grove

SE30UL

Baizdon Road

SE135ET

Brandram Mews

SE137EA

Granville Park

SE135DX

Belmont Hill

SE39TH

Glebe Court

SE135BP

Michaels Close

SE108DS

Sparta Street

SE30UW

Eliot Vale

SE135AN

Boyne Road

SE30UR

The Close

SE137QB

Lewisham Road

SE135AY

Belmont Hill

SE137BP

Cornmill Lane

SE135DN

Belmont Hill

SE135AW

Boyne Road

SE30XG

St Josephs Vale

SE108FN

Parkside Avenue

SE108LY

Juniper Crescent

SE137PG

Walerand Road

SE30QX

Aberdeen Terrace

SE108AY

Blackheath Hill

SE137EB

Eliot Hill

SE137PR

Princes Rise

SE135DR

The Squirrels

SE137PB

Lewisham Hill

SE135JQ

Kings Hall Mews

SE30QR

North Several

SE108GQ

Beechwood Place

SE30XF

St Josephs Vale

SE137DX

Granville Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.