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About

Blackheath ward is situated in the southeast of the Lewisham borough. It is largely defined by its extensive, historic heathland, a significant area of open grassland and woodland. This common land is a central feature for recreation. The residential areas surrounding the heath consist primarily of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, contributing to a consistent architectural character. The local economy includes a mix of independent shops and restaurants clustered near the village centre.

The ward is notably home to the Royal Standard pub, a landmark dating back to the 17th century. The heath itself hosts large-scale events, including annual bonfire night displays. Transport connections are provided by the mainline railway station at Blackheath. The area also contains several well-regarded state primary and secondary schools. Allotment gardens are a common sight along the edges of the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £79,656 per year. There are 6 schools in Blackheath: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Blackheath is home to around 16,429 people, with a population density of about 6,736.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Population
16,429
Population density
6,736 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.83(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.19(+38%)
Shoplifting
26.29(+163%)
Public order
19.3(+186%)
Other theft
16.43(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,608
46.3%
Other White
2,280
13.88%
African
1,362
8.29%
Caribbean
1,146
6.97%
Other
502
3.06%
Total population: 16,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,927
58.2%
No qualifications
1,635
12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,575
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
8.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 13,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,157
29.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,654
22.4%
Owns outright
1,224
16.57%
Social rents from council
1,195
16.18%
Other social rented
858
11.62%
Total households: 7,385

Property prices in Blackheath

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £3,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£735,000£8,258
Flats105£420,000£6,475
Semi-Detached12£947,500£7,803
Terraced35£935,000£8,180

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

All postcodes in Blackheath

SE30QA

Camden Row

SE137BP

Cornmill Lane

SE135PH

Lee High Road

SE39LL

Lawn Terrace

SE135DT

Belmont Grove

SE135NZ

Freshfield Close

SE30BJ

Tranquil Passage

SE30UL

Baizdon Road

SE30TZ

Talbot Place

SE30BW

Tranquil Vale

SE135PB

Manor Park Parade

SE135SL

Dacre Park

SE30TG

Wemyss Road

SE39TL

St Joseph's Vale

SE39XJ

Blackheath Grove

SE30TN

Royal Parade Mews

SE135AT

Myron Place

SE135LE

Marischal Road

SE39LS

Prendergast Road

SE135FY

Belmont Park

SE30TW

Brigade Street

SE30QP

Orchard Drive

SE135AG

Cressingham Road

SE39HH

Lee Park

SE135EA

Brandram Road

SE135SB

Boone Street

SE108AS

Dartmouth Grove

SE135ET

Brandram Mews

SE30UP

The Meadway

SE30UJ

Baizdon Road

SE39HR

Lawnside

SE30UY

Pagoda Gardens

SE135AZ

Belmont Hill

SE135SJ

Boones Road

SE137EQ

St Austell Road

SE137DY

Granville Park

SE30XQ

St Josephs Vale

SE30QJ

Hare And Billet Road

SE39HP

Heathlee Road

SE39UF

Blackheath Grove

SE30UU

Eliot Vale

SE135HE

Woodpecker Mews

SE108EN

Blackheath Hill

SE30TF

Wemyss Road

SE30UR

The Close

SE108GJ

Beechwood Place

SE30QE

Lloyds Place

SE135DR

The Squirrels

SE108GL

Beechwood Place

SE135AH

Lockmead Road

SE135LG

Marischal Road

SE39UE

Hatcliffe Close

SE135EJ

Mercator Road

SE137PL

Lewisham Hill

SE33FY

Blackheath

SE33DS

Blackheath

SE135AF

Lewisham High Street

SE108BF

Dartmouth Row

SE137DT

William Close

SE135AR

Caterham Road

SE30QD

Lloyds Place

SE30BT

Collins Square

SE137DW

Granville Park

SE39TH

Glebe Court

SE135LB

Purelake Mews

SE39TE

Lee Terrace

SE108AQ

Dartmouth Hill

SE137PR

Princes Rise

SE30QL

Eliot Place

SE135SW

Dacre Park

SE135AJ

St Stephens Grove

SE108FP

Parkside Avenue

SE39TF

Lee Terrace

SE30TR

Southvale Road

SE137PB

Lewisham Hill

SE108AN

Dartmouth Row

SE30RU

South Row

SE135PT

Lee High Road

SE108LG

Juniper Crescent

SE108FJ

Blackheath Hill

SE33DU

Blackheath Grove

SE30RW

Montpelier Row

SE135RR

Callaghan Close

SE30UT

Heath Lane

SE30US

Heathfield Gardens

SE108LU

Juniper Crescent

SE135JZ

Cornmill Lane

SE135BY

Eton Grove

SE30TX

Blackheath Vale

SE33FN

Blackheath

SE137PY

Lewisham Road

SE39DB

Coppelia Road

SE39DA

Lee Road

SE108GE

Larkwood Avenue

SE30UA

Goffers Road

SE108PT

Parkside Avenue

SE30RF

Wat Tyler Road

SE30XD

Perks Close

SE137NS

Morden Lane

SE30BD

Tranquil Vale

Data Sources

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