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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

SE108LT

Blackheath

SE30QW

Eliot Place

SE39LE

Blackheath Village

SE30SS

Birchmere Row

SE135BQ

Boyne Road

SE108AH

Dartmouth Hill

SE137ET

Yeats Close

SE135EN

Mercator Road

SE135PE

Lee High Road

SE39UB

Tristan Square

SE39LJ

Lawn Terrace

SE30QU

The Orchard

SE137BW

Blackheath

SE39HE

Lee Park

SE135FA

Atlas Mews

SE135BA

Belmont Hill

SE137PU

Blackheath Rise

SE135EQ

Saxton Close

SE30BN

Tranquil Vale

SE135EB

Blessington Road

SE137PD

Lewisham Hill

SE30TY

Duke Humphrey Road

SE135GA

Lourdes Close

SE30QB

Camden Row

SE30TA

Montpelier Vale

SE135DW

Belmont Grove

SE30QX

Aberdeen Terrace

SE39UA

Haynes Close

SE137PE

Walerand Road

SE135BN

Belmont Park

SE30XX

St Joseph's Vale

SE135EG

Blessington Road

SE108LY

Juniper Crescent

SE39HZ

Lee Park

SE30AX

Tranquil Vale

SE135PQ

Lee High Road

SE135DF

Quentin Road

SE33EN

Blackheath Grove

SE108PS

Blackheath

SE135LF

Lee High Road

SE39TZ

Lee Terrace

SE30XF

St Josephs Vale

SE135DU

Belmont Hall Court

SE108FY

Beechwood Place

SE30UG

Collins Street

SE33EU

Blackheath Grove

SE108FF

Blackheath Hill

SE39RU

Lee Road

SE135RZ

Fludyer Street

SE30DG

Blackheath Grove

SE137NR

Morden Lane

SE135SE

Boone Street

SE135BD

Belmont Hill

SE108EU

Blackheath Hill

SE135AL

Boyne Road

SE135EF

Blessington Road

SE108AX

Dartmouth Terrace

SE30DD

Blackheath Grove

SE137EG

Eliot Park

SE135RP

Celestial Gardens

SE37XR

Blackheath Grove

SE108AJ

Dartmouth Hill

SE135DQ

Quentin Road

SE135DS

Belmont Park

SE30XA

Hurren Close

SE135DL

Lee Terrace

SE30QT

The Orchard

SE108GG

Beechwood Place

SE108AD

Blackheath Hill

SE30DQ

Blackheath Grove

SE135DG

Quentin Road

SE135BT

Church Terrace

SE33ES

Blackheath Grove

SE108AR

Dartmouth Grove

SE135SP

Dacre Park

SE30XE

Hurren Close

SE135DP

Cedars Close

SE135GB

Merchants Place

SE108GP

Beechwood Place

SE135DB

Belmont Park

SE30TU

Blackheath Vale

SE108AT

Dartmouth Grove

SE135BH

Belmont Park Close

SE30BU

Tranquil Vale

SE135DH

Quentin Place

SE39LP

Lawn Terrace

SE135DY

Belmont Hall Court

SE135GE

Belmont Grove

SE108DS

Sparta Street

SE135SN

Dacre Park

SE39RY

Lee Road

SE135PD

Lee High Road

SE30TJ

Montpelier Vale

SE135SF

Lee Church Street

SE30SP

Paragon Place

SE108GH

Beechwood Place

SE135FF

Lee High Road

SE137EL

Lewisham Hill

SE135PR

Lee High Road

SE39TA

Lee Terrace

Data Sources

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