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Blackheath

England / London / Lewisham / Blackheath

About

Blackheath ward is located in the southeast London borough of Lewisham, bordering Greenwich to the east. The area is known for its open green spaces, including the expansive Blackheath Common, which hosts events and offers views of the London skyline. The ward features a mix of residential properties, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, with a focus on family homes. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Blackheath Village.

Transport links are strong, with Blackheath railway station providing direct services to central London and southeastern England. The area is also served by several bus routes. Blackheath is home to well-regarded schools and has a community-oriented atmosphere, with regular farmers' markets and cultural events. The ward's proximity to Greenwich Park and the Thames Path makes it popular for outdoor activities. Despite its relatively affluent character, it maintains a connection to Lewisham's broader urban context.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackheath is £65,165 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

157

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

25.7%

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Population

16,429

Population density

6,736 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 167 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 up to £10,515,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£1,456,250	£593,875	£889,375	£4,053,750	£9,222,750
Flats	121	£435,000	£215,213	£350,500	£511,000	£750,000
Semi-Detached	7	£740,000	£569,500	£668,875	£1,637,500	£1,925,000
Terraced	35	£850,000	£551,000	£742,500	£1,065,000	£1,525,000

10 years price trend in Blackheath

All postcodes in Blackheath

SE108HF

Blackheath West

SE108AD

Beechwood Place

SE108AS

Dartmouth Grove

SE108LU

Blackheath West

SE135AF

Kings Hall Mews

SE135BN

Belmont Park

SE135GE

Belmont Grove

SE135PA

Halley Gardens

SE135RX

Brandram Road

SE137DU

Eliot Park

SE137PJ

Eliot Park

SE137PL

Eliot Hill

SE30QJ

Grote's Buildings

SE30TW

Brigade Street

SE33ES

Blackheath Grove

SE30UJ

Baizdon Road

SE30XE

Hurren Close

SE39DB

Coppelia Road

SE39DE

Lee Road

SE108AF

Blackheath Hill

SE108FJ

Blackheath Hill

SE108FL

Parkside Avenue

SE135BT

Church Terrace

SE135BU

Kingswood Place

SE135FX

Middleton Way

SE135RS

Celestial Gardens

SE135RU

Celestial Gardens

SE137NR

Morden Lane

SE137PQ

Lewisham Hill

SE137PY

Lewisham Road

SE30TJ

All Saints Drive

SE30XG

St Joseph's Vale

SE39HE

Lee Park

SE108AW

Dartmouth Grove

SE108FP

Copperwood Place

SE108GB

Hillside Avenue

SE108GL

Beechwood Place

SE135BW

Belmont Park

SE135DH

Quentin Place

SE135PF

Brandram Road

SE135PH

Lee High Road

SE137NP

Morden Hill

SE137PW

Princes Rise

SE33ER

Blackheath Grove

SE108GF

Copperwood Place

SE135AR

Caterham Road

SE135AY

Blackheath West

SE135SH

Dacre Park

SE137PE

Walerand Road

SE30QH

Grote's Buildings

SE30RF

Wat Tyler Road

SE30UZ

Pagoda Gardens

SE39HP

Foxwood Road

SE39TT

The Glebe

SE108AJ

Allison Close

SE108GG

Beechwood Place

SE135RZ

Fludyer Street

SE135AG

Cressingham Road

SE135AL

Boyne Road

SE135GB

Merchants Place

SE135LE

Marischal Road

SE30SN

Paragon Place

SE39HJ

Arne Walk

SE39LJ

Lawn Terrace

SE108AX

Blackheath Hill

SE108EN

Blackheath Hill

SE135PT

Lee High Road

SE137PS

Lewisham Road

SE30AX

Blackheath Grove

SE30TT

Duke Humphrey Road

SE30UW

Eliot Vale

SE37WS

Blackheath Grove

SE37XR

Blackheath Grove

SE39RY

Lee Road

SE39TZ

Dacre Park

SE33DU

Blackheath Grove

SE108GQ

Beechwood Place

SE135BS

Blackheath Village

SE135EF

Blessington Road

SE135EL

Mercator Road

SE135FH

Lee High Road

SE135PD

Lee High Road

SE137DT

William Close

SE137DY

Arlington Close

SE30UR

Heath Lane

SE30QA

Camden Row

SE30QS

Orchard Drive

SE30TF

Wemyss Road

SE39LR

Prendergast Road

SE39TF

Blackheath Village

SE39UB

Haynes Close

SE39UF

Blackheath Grove

SE135BF

Blackheath West

SE135FZ

Forbury Road

SE135GA

Lourdes Close

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE33FX

Blackheath Village

SE30RB

Eliot Place

SE30TY

Duke Humphrey Road

SE30UQ

Baizdon Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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