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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Westcombe Population

15,035

Population density

5,605.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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£538,000

Price per sq ft£694

Sales (last 12 months)163

Typical range (middle 50%)£398K – £820K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £538,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £3,720,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	17	£1,655,000	£749	£556,800	£830,000	£1,935,000	£2,640,000
Detached	10	£1,480,000	£855	£1,052,500	£1,435,150	£1,887,500	£3,576,000
Terraced	26	£832,500	£744	£512,500	£671,250	£1,266,530	£2,017,500
Flats	110	£450,000	£629	£244,500	£350,000	£563,531	£767,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath Westcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£466,650	£1,295,000	£875,000
2026	£2,430,000	£450,000	£1,787,500	£825,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£635	£741	£771
2026	£837	£642	£791	£743

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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Housing tenure

Property prices in Blackheath Westcombe

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath Westcombe

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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