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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 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% 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
129
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
7/10

All postcodes in Blackheath

SE39UB

Haynes Close

SE135BF

Blackheath West

SE135GA

Lourdes Close

SE135FZ

Forbury Road

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE39HY

Shearman Road

SE30RB

Eliot Place

SE30TY

Duke Humphrey Road

SE30UQ

Baizdon Road

SE39LP

Lawn Terrace

SE39HG

Dacre Park

SE39HR

Lawnside

SE39UF

Blackheath Grove

SE135AN

Boyne Road

SE135BQ

Boyne Road

SE135DU

Belmont Grove

SE135EW

John Wooley Close

SE135FY

Belmont Park

SE135JZ

Cornmill Lane

SE135SP

Dacre Park

SE135TB

Boone Street

SE30BW

Tranquil Vale

SE30QL

Arlington Close

SE39HS

Heathlee Road

SE39HD

Lee Park

SE39HL

Arne Walk

SE39XJ

Blackheath Grove

SE135EJ

Mercator Road

SE135SF

Lee Church Street

SE135SL

Dacre Park

SE135SQ

Boone Street

SE30UA

Goffers Road

SE39SZ

Lee Road

SE39UD

Blackheath Village

SE135PB

Halley Gardens

SE137EH

Lewisham Hill

SE30XF

St Joseph's Vale

SE39TH

The Glebe

SE108AU

Wat Tyler Road

SE108EU

Blackheath Hill

SE108FF

Blackheath Hill

SE108GD

Copperwood Place

SE108GP

Beechwood Place

SE108LT

Blackheath West

SE135AQ

Cressingham Road

SE135AT

Myron Place

SE135AZ

Blackheath West

SE135EE

Biscoe Way

SE135EN

Atlas Mews

SE135EQ

Mercator Road

SE135JX

Lewisham High Street

SE135LB

Marischal Road

SE30QE

Camden Row

SE30DG

Blackheath Grove

SE30RT

Montpelier Row

SE30RU

South Row

SE39SY

Lee Road

SE39TB

Blackheath Village

SE137NT

Morden Hill

SE135AH

Lockmead Road

SE135DQ

Quentin Road

SE135HD

Mercator Road

SE135LQ

Lee High Road

SE137EE

Oakcroft Road

SE33EU

Blackheath Grove

SE30QB

Camden Row

SE30RS

Montpelier Row

SE30SP

Lynch Close

SE30TU

Blackheath Vale

SE33FN

Blackheath Village

SE39DF

Blackheath Village

SE39HW

Heathlee Road

SE108EL

Blackheath Hill

SE135AJ

St Stephen's Grove

SE135DP

Cedars Close

SE135DR

Belmont Grove

SE135EG

Blessington Road

SE135FW

Belmont Park

SE135SJ

Boones Road

SE137PG

Walerand Road

SE30AU

Blackheath Grove

SE30DE

Blackheath Village

SE30QG

Grote's Buildings

SE39RT

Lee Road

SE108FW

Parkside Avenue

SE135BY

Eton Grove

SE135JQ

Kings Hall Mews

SE135RT

Brandram Road

SE135SE

Boone Street

SE30SS

Birchmere Row

SE30TG

Wemyss Road

SE30TX

Blackheath Vale

SE30US

Blackheath West

SE30YL

Blackheath Grove

SE39LL

Lawn Terrace

SE39LN

Lawn Terrace

SE39TL

St Joseph's Vale

SE39UA

Haynes Close

SE108AT

Dartmouth Grove

SE135FU

Blackheath Village