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About

Blackheath Westcombe occupies the southeastern corner of Greenwich borough, characterised by its elevated position on the plateau of Blackheath. The area is largely residential, with streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses, alongside significant areas of social housing. It is bordered by the expansive, open grassland of Blackheath itself, which provides a large common space for recreation and events. The A2 road cuts through the ward, acting as a major transport route.

The ward includes the Westcombe Park neighbourhood, known for its railway station and quieter, suburban streets. A notable feature is the presence of the Meridian Line, which runs directly through the area, marked locally in places like the Meridian Mews development. The landscape is defined by steep slopes leading down towards the Thames, with pockets of woodland like Eliot Vale. Institutional buildings, including the former Brook Hospital site, are part of the local fabric.

Area overview

On average Blackheath Westcombe has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath Westcombe is £92,683 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackheath Westcombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Blackheath Westcombe is home to around 15,035 people, with a population density of about 5,605.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Westcombe Population
15,035
Population density
5,605.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.2(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.88(-22%)
Other theft
7.78(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(-20%)
Burglary
6.12(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,021
60%
Other White
2,062
13.71%
African
676
4.5%
Indian
468
3.11%
Irish
413
2.75%
Total population: 15,035

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,744
62.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,293
10.52%
No qualifications
1,235
10.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
965
7.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
4.68%
Total 16+ residents: 12,296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,892
27.83%
Owns outright
1,656
24.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,619
23.82%
Social rents from council
996
14.65%
Other social rented
413
6.08%
Total households: 6,798

Property prices in Blackheath Westcombe

Median price£565,688
Price per sq ft£697
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£413K – £846K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,400,000.

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 Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£1,499,999£863
Semi-Detached17£1,438,000£748
Terraced25£925,000£759
Flats99£475,000£637

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath Westcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,050,000£450,000£1,437,500£749,500
2017£2,010,000£460,000£1,032,500£720,000
2018£1,647,500£443,750£1,237,500£630,000
2019£1,400,000£450,000£1,190,000£729,250
2020£1,925,000£460,000£1,395,000£750,000
2021£1,877,000£451,000£1,090,000£705,000
2022£1,720,000£470,000£1,365,000£787,500
2023£1,937,500£440,000£1,425,000£790,000
2024£1,850,000£458,000£1,692,000£765,000
2025£1,670,000£470,000£1,295,000£860,000
2026£3,400,000£471,500£1,787,500£975,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£744£611£821£656
2017£796£639£704£681
2018£818£622£666£658
2019£770£617£666£689
2020£853£609£691£694
2021£1,034£622£745£729
2022£883£636£780£739
2023£960£631£790£775
2024£1,024£643£791£771
2025£855£636£741£767
2026£827£651£791£750
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackheath Westcombe ward.

Local councillors

Christine St.Matthew-Daniel

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Leo Sean Fletcher

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mariam Lolavar

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Blackheath Westcombe

Is Blackheath Westcombe safe?

Blackheath Westcombe records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackheath Westcombe?

The median sale price in Blackheath Westcombe is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackheath Westcombe?

Blackheath Westcombe has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blackheath Westcombe?

Blackheath Westcombe scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackheath Westcombe sits around rank 19,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blackheath Westcombe?

The average household income in Blackheath Westcombe is around £92,683 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackheath Westcombe?

Blackheath Westcombe is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christine St.Matthew-Daniel (Labour and Co-operative Party), Leo Sean Fletcher (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mariam Lolavar (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Blackheath Westcombe

SE37BT

Old Dover Road

SE37EU

Charlton Road

SE37QX

Westcombe Park Road

SE39XF

Parkgate

SE37PQ

Coleraine Road

SE37SZ

Heathway

SE37PZ

Combe Avenue

SE30PH

Cadogan Villas

SE37AA

Vanbrugh Park

SE39XD

Meadowbank

SE39BB

Dale Close

SE37TG

St Johns Park

SE39JJ

Corner Green

SE37LH

Beaconsfield Close

SE37DT

Westcombe Hill

SE37RT

Westcombe Park Road

SE37BB

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37PU

Combe Mews

SE37HB

Charlton Road

SE37SG

Mycenae Road

SE37NJ

Vanbrugh Park Road

SE39SQ

Blackheath Park

SE37UQ

Ulundi Road

SE37HS

Shooters Hill Road

SE37DX

Westcombe Hill

SE39UZ

The Priory

SE37HL

Bellfield Close

SE39RB

Bennett Park

SE37NA

Beaconsfield Road

SE30NL

St Germans Place

SE37AN

Heathway

SE39AF

Casterbridge Road

SE37NR

Hardy Road

SE37EQ

Station Crescent

SE39RW

Blackheath Park

SE108XG

Maze Hill

SE37JH

St Johns Park

SE39AD

Casterbridge Road

SE37DA

Schofield Walk

SE37TB

Heathway

SE37LP

Blackheath Westcombe

SE30LA

Rosse Mews

SE37DF

Belvedere Mews

SE30ER

Streetfield Mews

SE39AG

Casterbridge Road

SE39SJ

Blackheath Park

SE37BG

Shooters Hill Road

SE39AH

Casterbridge Road

SE37SQ

Kirkside Road

SE37QD

Vanbrugh Park Road West

SE37JT

Vicarage Avenue

SE37DH

Westcombe Hill

SE37PY

Combe Avenue

SE39RD

Cresswell Park

SE37LS

Humber Road

SE30EG

Kidbrooke Park Close

SE37UJ

Vanbrugh Hill

SE37RX

Mycenae Road

SE30AF

The Keep

SE39BQ

Foxes Dale

SE30LL

Westbrook Road

SE37QF

Parkside

SE37TP

St Johns Park

SE30DX

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE37BE

Stratheden Road

SE109XQ

Maze Hill

SE39AE

Richmount Gardens

SE37JS

Langton Way

SE30EU

Blackheath Park

SE39BE

The Hall

SE30NF

Wricklemarsh Road

SE39EL

Quaggy Walk

SE37HE

Invicta Road

SE30AD

Morden Road

SE37TR

Blackheath Westcombe

SE30EA

Brook Lane

SE37RJ

Dinsdale Road

SE30JE

Brook Lane

SE39EA

Lee Road

SE30PL

Liskeard Gardens

SE37EG

Humber Road

SE30AJ

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37LW

Humber Road

SE30LR

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE37HU

Shooters Hill Road

SE37LY

Humber Road

SE30ED

Delme Crescent

SE37RH

Foyle Road

SE37DW

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37RR

Seren Park Gardens

SE37JR

Langton Way

SE39SF

Papillons Walk

SE37NT

Coleraine Road

SE38AT

Rochester Way

SE37TT

Angerstein Lane

SE39RX

Cresswell Park

SE37NL

Vanbrugh Park Road

SE37PF

Coleraine Road

SE37RZ

Westcombe Park Road

SE37SJ

Ruthin Road