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Blackheath Westcombe

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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 per household in Blackheath Westcombe is £92,670 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. 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
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.7%
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
27.14(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.35(-20%)
Other theft
8.31(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.18(-16%)
Burglary
6.92(+25%)
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

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £567,500 in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,250 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
Detached9£1,700,000
Flats106£475,000
Semi-Detached20£1,382,500
Terraced33£771,000

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

SE39BN

Brooklands Park

SE30NJ

St German's Place

SE30LQ

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30NY

The Paragon

SE38AS

Brook Lane

SE39XG

Manor Way

SE37PQ

Coleraine Road

SE37RP

Seren Park Gardens

SE37SD

Glenluce Road

SE37SL

Ruthin Road

SE37TT

Angerstein Lane

SE37UG

Ulundi Road

SE30PG

Kidbrooke Grove

SE39BD

Foxes Dale

SE39BG

The Hall

SE39XA

The Priory

SE30DU

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE30SG

Fulthorp Road

SE37PL

Webb Road

SE37TR

Blackheath Westcombe

SE39XF

Parkgate

SE30PJ

Liskeard Gardens

SE37AG

Mycenae Road

SE37DJ

Blackheath Westcombe

SE30ES

Paddock Close

SE30JX

Annesley Road

SE30LA

Rosse Mews

SE37AR

Shooters Hill Road

SE37TH

Stratheden Road

SE37TJ

Langton Way

SE37UJ

Vanbrugh Hill

SE39AJ

Brooklands Park

SE39SH

Blackheath Park

SE37UD

Maze Hill

SE30AA

Morden Road

SE30JG

Chiswell Square

SE37BQ

Shooters Hill Road

SE37DB

Dornberg Close

SE37DW

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37QH

Wycherley Close

SE37SP

Mycenae Road

SE37TP

St Johns Park

SE39AL

Guy Barnett Grove

SE39BH

Foxes Dale

SE30JH

Brook Lane

SE30LE

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37AH

Mandeville Close

SE37AQ

Mandeville Close

SE37DT

Westcombe Hill

SE37HL

Bellfield Close

SE37NT

Coleraine Road

SE37NU

Coleraine Road

SE37QZ

Westcombe Park Road

SE37RB

Westcombe Park Road

SE39RQ

Lee Road

SE39SQ

Blackheath Park

SE37HU

Shooters Hill Road

SE37QT

Westcombe Park Road

SE37QY

Westcombe Park Road

SE38AR

Rochester Way

SE39EN

Lee Road

SE39RR

Blackheath Park

SE30LF

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37DX

Westcombe Hill

SE37EG

Humber Road

SE37LH

Beaconsfield Close

SE37LT

Humber Road

SE37QD

Vanbrugh Park Road West

SE37RT

Westcombe Park Road

SE39RW

Blackheath Park

SE30HA

Blackheath Park

SE37AN

Heathway

SE37DP

Westcombe Hill

SE37DR

Westcombe Hill

SE37HF

Invicta Road

SE37HZ

Shooters Hill Road

SE37RD

Restell Close

SE39AB

Medebourne Close

SE37AE

Vanbrugh Park

SE37HG

Charlton Road

SE37RS

Seren Park Gardens

SE37RW

Westcombe Park Road

SE37SB

Glenluce Road

SE37BB

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37HD

Invicta Road

SE37RL

Dinsdale Road

SE37RX

Mycenae Road

SE38EA

Rochester Way

SE30PN

Liskeard Gardens

SE30PW

St German's Place

SE37DU

Westcombe Hill

SE37PE

Coleraine Road

SE39AD

Casterbridge Road

SE39AF

Casterbridge Road

SE39AN

Manor Way

SE30EN

Brook Lane

SE30NZ

The Paragon

SE37EX

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37HB

Charlton Road

SE37QA

Westcombe Park Road

Data Sources

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