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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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 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
Flats102£475,000
Semi-Detached18£1,357,500
Terraced32£760,500

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

SE39BQ

Foxes Dale

SE39UZ

The Priory

SE39XB

Parkgate

SE37AL

Vanbrugh Park

SE37TN

St Johns Park

SE109XJ

Tom Smith Close

SE37DF

Belvedere Mews

SE30EE

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE30PH

Cadogan Villas

SE37NR

Hardy Road

SE37PH

Ingleside Grove

SE37SJ

Ruthin Road

SE39AA

Casterbridge Road

SE37RG

Lyndale Close

SE37JZ

Primrose Mews

SE30EF

Kidbrooke Park Close

SE30NF

Wricklemarsh Road

SE30NX

The Paragon

SE37BD

Shooters Hill Road

SE37DA

Schofield Walk

SE37JX

Gregor Mews

SE37RZ

Westcombe Park Road

SE37QS

Westcombe Park Road

SE37TF

Pinelands Close

SE37AF

Vanbrugh Park

SE30LJ

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30LP

Rosse Mews

SE30PP

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37SG

Mycenae Road

SE30EB

Brook Lane

SE30ER

Streetfield Mews

SE30PF

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37TW

St Johns Park

SE39JJ

Corner Green

SE37EQ

Station Crescent

SE37NA

Beaconsfield Road

SE37SQ

Kirkside Road

SE37TZ

Vanbrugh Fields

SE37LN

Beaconsfield Road

SE37NJ

Vanbrugh Park Road

SE37NN

Hardy Road

SE37RU

St Andrews Mews

SE39EL

Quaggy Walk

SE37LS

Humber Road

SE37LY

Humber Road

SE37RN

Westcombe Park Road

SE37SX

Stratheden Parade

SE30EA

Brook Lane

SE37QB

Westcombe Park Road

SE37TD

St Johns Park

SE39AP

Manor Way

SE30ED

Delme Crescent

SE30EY

Blackheath Park

SE37JH

St Johns Park

SE39RP

Blackheath Park

SE39UY

Priory Park

SE30ET

Blackheath Park

SE37AX

Mycenae Road

SE37SF

Mycenae Road

SE30NS

Westbrook Road

SE37DH

Westcombe Hill

SE37LU

Humber Road

SE37SW

Holywell Close

SE30NL

St Germans Place

SE30SJ

Merryfield

SE39AE

Richmount Gardens

SE39LA

Blackheath Village

SE30JQ

Brook Lane

SE37NY

Coleraine Road

SE37NZ

Coleraine Road

SE37PJ

Peachum Road

SE37PX

Combe Avenue

SE39BA

Foxes Dale

SE39RB

Bennett Park

SE37BE

Stratheden Road

SE37JW

St Johns Park

SE37QR

Westcombe Park Road

SE37QW

Westcombe Park Road

SE39AW

Manorbrook

SE39JN

Rocque Lane

SE39SA

Blackheath Park

SE30LX

Regents Place

SE37LG

Beaconsfield Road

SE37PA

Hardy Road

SE30AB

The Plantation

SE37AA

Vanbrugh Park

SE37BT

Old Dover Road

SE39BL

Brooklands Park

SE30NE

Wricklemarsh Road

SE30NH

St Germans Place

SE30PE

Liskeard Gardens

SE39RA

Bennett Park

SE39SL

The Lane

SE37AD

Broadbridge Close

SE37BG

Shooters Hill Road

SE37JP

St Johns Park

SE37TE

Stratheden Road

SE39EF

Manor Way

SE30EX

Blackheath Park

SE37JY

Gregor Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.