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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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£735,000
Flats128£444,500
Semi-Detached10£985,000
Terraced36£890,000

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

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

All postcodes in Blackheath

SE108AD

Blackheath Hill

SE108AS

Dartmouth Grove

SE108LU

Juniper Crescent

SE135AF

Lewisham High Street

SE135BN

Belmont Park

SE135PA

Halley Gardens

SE135RX

Brandram Road

SE137DU

Granville Park

SE137PJ

Eliot Park

SE137PL

Lewisham Hill

SE30QJ

Hare And Billet Road

SE30TW

Brigade Street

SE30UJ

Baizdon Road

SE39DB

Coppelia Road

SE39DE

Lee Road

SE135GE

Belmont Grove

SE30XE

Hurren Close

SE108AF

Blackheath Hill

SE135BT

Church Terrace

SE135BU

Kingswood Place

SE135FX

Middleton Way

SE135RS

Glenton Road

SE135RU

Celestial Gardens

SE137NR

Morden Lane

SE137PQ

Walerand Road

SE30TJ

Montpelier Vale

SE30XG

St Josephs Vale

SE39HE

Lee Park

SE108FL

Parkside Avenue

SE137PY

Lewisham Road

SE108FJ

Blackheath Hill

SE108AW

Dartmouth Row

SE108FP

Parkside Avenue

SE135BW

Belmont Park

SE135DH

Quentin Place

SE135PF

Lee High Road

SE137NP

Morden Hill

SE137PW

Princes Rise

SE108GB

Hillside Avenue

SE33ER

Blackheath Grove

SE108PS

Blackheath

SE108GL

Beechwood Place

SE135PH

Lee High Road

SE108GF

Copperwood Place

SE135AR

Caterham Road

SE135AY

Belmont Hill

SE137PE

Walerand Road

SE30QH

Grotes Place

SE30RF

Wat Tyler Road

SE30UZ

Pagoda Gardens

SE39HP

Heathlee Road

SE39TT

The Glebe

SE108AJ

Dartmouth Hill

SE135AG

Cressingham Road

SE135AL

Boyne Road

SE135LE

Marischal Road

SE135RZ

Fludyer Street

SE30SN

Ryculff Square

SE39LJ

Lawn Terrace

SE33GB

Blackheath

SE135GB

Merchants Place

SE108GG

Beechwood Place

SE108AX

Dartmouth Terrace

SE108EN

Blackheath Hill

SE135PT

Lee High Road

SE137PS

Excelsior Gardens

SE30AX

Tranquil Vale

SE30TT

Duke Humphrey Road

SE30UW

Eliot Vale

SE39RY

Lee Road

SE39TZ

Lee Terrace

SE37WS

Blackheath Grove

SE37XR

Blackheath Grove

SE135BS

St Margarets Passage

SE135EF

Blessington Road

SE135EL

Mercator Road

SE135FH

Lee High Road

SE135PD

Lee High Road

SE137DY

Granville Park

SE30QA

Camden Row

SE30QS

The Orchard

SE30UR

The Close

SE39LR

Prendergast Road

SE39TF

Lee Terrace

SE39UB

Tristan Square

SE137DT

William Close

SE108GQ

Beechwood Place

SE33DU

Blackheath Grove

SE135BF

Belmont Hill

SE135FZ

Forbury Road

SE135GA

Lourdes Close

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE30TY

Duke Humphrey Road

SE30UQ

Baizdon Road

SE39HG

Lee Park

SE39HR

Lawnside

SE39HY

Shearman Road

SE39LP

Lawn Terrace

SE30RB

Eliot Place

SE39UF

Blackheath Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.