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Blackheath Westcombe

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About

Blackheath Westcombe is a residential ward in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, located in southeast London. The area is known for its mix of period housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, alongside modern developments. It borders Blackheath to the south and the Thamesmead area to the north, with good transport links via the DLR and National Rail services at Westcombe Park station.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Westcombe Woodlands and the eastern edge of Blackheath Common. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Vanbrugh Park. The area has a strong community feel, with events often held at the nearby Mycenae House. Its proximity to Greenwich Park and the Thames Path makes it popular with walkers and cyclists.

Area overview

On average Blackheath Westcombe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackheath Westcombe is £68,111 per year. There are 8 schools in Blackheath Westcombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,250 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath Westcombe 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 Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£1,850,000
Flats116£452,500
Semi-Detached20£1,382,500
Terraced35£765,000

10 years median price trend in Blackheath Westcombe

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

All postcodes in Blackheath Westcombe

SE30LQ

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30NY

The Paragon

SE37PQ

Coleraine Road

SE37RP

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37SD

Glenluce Road

SE37SL

Ruthin Road

SE37TT

Angerstein Lane

SE37UG

Ulundi Road

SE38AS

Brook Lane

SE39XG

Brookway

SE30DU

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE30PG

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30SG

Fulthorp Road

SE37PL

Webb Road

SE37TR

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE39BD

The Hall

SE39BG

The Hall

SE39XA

The Priory

SE39XF

Parkgate

SE30ES

Blackheath Park

SE30JX

Annesley Road

SE30LA

Rosse Mews

SE30PJ

Liskeard Gardens

SE37AG

Mycenae Road

SE37AR

Prince Charles Road

SE37DJ

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37TH

St Johns Park

SE37TJ

Gregor Mews

SE37UJ

Vanbrugh Hill

SE39AJ

Brooklands Park

SE39SH

Blackheath Park

SE30AA

Fulthorp Road

SE30JG

Chiswell Square

SE30JH

Brook Lane

SE30LE

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37AH

Blackheath Standard & Village

SE37AQ

Mandeville Close

SE37BQ

Blackheath Standard & Village

SE37DB

Dornberg Close

SE37DT

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37DW

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37HL

Bellfield Close

SE37NT

Coleraine Road

SE37NU

Coleraine Road

SE37QH

Wycherley Close

SE37QZ

Westcombe Park Road

SE37RB

Ulundi Road

SE37SP

Mycenae Road

SE37TP

St Johns Park

SE37UD

Maze Hill

SE39AL

Brooklands Park

SE39BH

Brookway

SE39RQ

Cresswell Park

SE39SQ

Blackheath Park

SE30LF

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37DX

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37EG

Humber Road

SE37HU

Blackheath Standard & Village

SE37LH

Beaconsfield Close

SE37LT

Humber Road

SE37QD

Vanbrugh Park Road West

SE37QT

Westcombe Park Road

SE37QY

Hardy Road

SE37RT

Westcombe Park Road

SE38AR

Kidbrooke South

SE39EN

Lee Road

SE39RR

Blackheath Park

SE30HA

Blackheath Park

SE37AE

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37AN

Heathway

SE37DP

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37DR

Westcombe Park Road

SE37HF

Invicta Road

SE37HG

Bellfield Close

SE37HZ

Blackheath Standard & Village

SE37RD

Restell Close

SE37RS

Ulundi Road

SE37RW

Westcombe Park Road

SE37SB

Glenluce Road

SE39AB

Casterbridge Road

SE39RW

Blackheath Park

SE30PN

Liskeard Gardens

SE30PW

St German's Place

SE37BB

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37DU

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37HD

Invicta Road

SE37PE

Coleraine Road

SE37RL

Dinsdale Road

SE37RX

Mycenae Road

SE38EA

Blackheath Standard & Village

SE39AD

Casterbridge Road

SE39AF

Casterbridge Road

SE39AN

Manor Way

SE30EN

Brook Lane

SE30EQ

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE30NZ

The Paragon

SE37EX

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37HB

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill

SE37QA

Westcombe Park Road

SE37QG

Vanbrugh Fields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.