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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 70 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
70
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
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

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£1,600,000£9,176
Flats106£471,650£6,858
Semi-Detached20£1,531,500£8,261
Terraced27£925,000£8,073

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

SE37AH

Mandeville Close

SE30PW

St German's Place

SE37TL

Langton Way

SE30EY

Blackheath Park

SE39AL

Guy Barnett Grove

SE37RP

Seren Park Gardens

SE37EX

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37QU

Westcombe Park Road

SE39UY

Priory Park

SE37AQ

Mandeville Close

SE37SL

Ruthin Road

SE30NU

South Row

SE37UD

Maze Hill

SE37TZ

Vanbrugh Fields

SE37AE

Vanbrugh Park

SE30SH

Pond Close

SE39EJ

Quaggy Walk

SE30PP

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30AA

Morden Road

SE37DU

Westcombe Hill

SE109XH

Tom Smith Close

SE37JZ

Primrose Mews

SE30NS

Westbrook Road

SE30EZ

Sweyn Place

SE37RS

Seren Park Gardens

SE37EF

Humber Road

SE39AA

Casterbridge Road

SE37EJ

Siebert Road

SE37SW

Holywell Close

SE37HF

Invicta Road

SE37AX

Mycenae Road

SE37HG

Charlton Road

SE39BG

The Hall

SE39RQ

Lee Road

SE37NN

Hardy Road

SE37DP

Westcombe Hill

SE30SG

Fulthorp Road

SE37RQ

Foyle Road

SE39JL

Pond Road

SE37PE

Coleraine Road

SE37DY

Westcombe Hill

SE37TH

Stratheden Road

SE37DR

Westcombe Hill

SE30AE

Morden Road Mews

SE30NE

Wricklemarsh Road

SE37UE

Vanbrugh Hill

SE37TE

Stratheden Road

SE30AH

Hunt Close

SE37PH

Ingleside Grove

SE37SX

Stratheden Parade

SE37TJ

Langton Way

SE30EF

Kidbrooke Park Close

SE38AS

Brook Lane

SE39XA

The Priory

SE39LA

Blackheath Village

SE30SJ

Merryfield

SE30JX

Annesley Road

SE30PG

Kidbrooke Grove

SE30HA

Blackheath Park

SE30LF

Kidbrooke Grove

SE39EF

Manor Way

SE39RA

Bennett Park

SE39AB

Medebourne Close

SE37AR

Shooters Hill Road

SE39BJ

Brookway

SE39BN

Brooklands Park

SE37JX

Gregor Mews

SE30JG

Chiswell Square

SE30EQ

Kidbrooke Park Road

SE37UG

Ulundi Road

SE37PJ

Peachum Road

SE37BQ

Shooters Hill Road

SE38EA

Rochester Way

SE30HD

Holm Walk

SE39RP

Blackheath Park

SE37JP

St Johns Park

SE38AR

Rochester Way

SE37TN

St Johns Park

SE37JY

Gregor Mews

SE30PQ

Kidbrooke Grove

SE37RU

St Andrews Mews

SE37TF

Pinelands Close

SE39BL

Brooklands Park

SE30HB

Blackheath Park

SE30EN

Brook Lane

SE37EL

Vanbrugh Hill

SE37QZ

Westcombe Park Road

SE30EB

Brook Lane

SE37JW

St Johns Park

SE39XE

Parkgate

SE37NH

Vanbrugh Park Road

SE37PL

Webb Road

SE37DJ

Blackheath Westcombe

SE37SB

Glenluce Road

SE30JF

Chiswell Square

SE39BH

Foxes Dale

SE30LJ

Kidbrooke Grove

SE39BA

Foxes Dale

SE39RR

Blackheath Park

SE37SD

Glenluce Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.