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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£628
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £690K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £628 per square foot) in Blackheath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £3,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£936,000£668
Semi-Detached5£910,000£713
Flats60£400,000£609

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£4,625,000£367,500£840,000£720,000
2017£2,850,000£426,000£875,000£810,000
2018£1,570,000£396,000£1,825,000£857,500
2019£1,675,000£438,500£718,000£746,562
2020£2,525,000£410,000£1,400,000£986,500
2021£1,875,000£415,000£1,375,000£777,900
2022£1,353,923£460,000£865,000£808,000
2023£1,700,000£446,650£1,485,000£825,000
2024£2,300,000£432,500£775,000£775,000
2025£1,900,000£450,000£1,242,500£895,000
2026£403,500£942,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£891£616£598£635
2017£874£605£624£670
2018£654£575£601£679
2019£732£616£650£588
2020£781£600£667£630
2021£739£626£708£700
2022£651£620£759£655
2023£752£650£720£696
2024£929£676£683£633
2025£1,063£643£670£648
2026£656£775
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.