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Blackheath Westcombe

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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Westcombe Population

15,035

Population density

5,605.5 per km²

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£1,850,000	£737,500	£1,205,000	£1,935,000	£2,350,000
Flats	116	£452,500	£245,000	£330,000	£562,500	£762,500
Semi-Detached	20	£1,382,500	£667,250	£801,250	£1,756,250	£2,026,500
Terraced	35	£765,000	£488,500	£657,750	£925,000	£1,515,500

10 years median price trend in Blackheath Westcombe

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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