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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.

Data Sources

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