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Blackheath Westcombe

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

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

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

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

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)

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	9	£1,700,000	£670,000	£1,160,000	£1,900,000	£2,348,000
Flats	102	£475,000	£260,250	£336,250	£570,900	£760,000
Semi-Detached	18	£1,357,500	£621,750	£823,750	£1,768,750	£2,039,500
Terraced	32	£760,500	£523,000	£666,375	£931,250	£1,580,750

10 years median price trend in Blackheath Westcombe

Data Sources

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

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

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