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SE10 8AY

Blackheath Hill

Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE10 8AY

Overview

Postcode SE10 8AY is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year. The nearest station is Greenwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Blackheath West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blackheath West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.6%

Approximately 58.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SE10 8AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath West near SE10 8AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Greenwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE10 8AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich
0.4 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road
0.5 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE10 8AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlackheathLargeWalking directions to Blackheath
0.5 miBrookmill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookmill Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
12,915.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.57(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.93(-63%)
Other theft
6.82(-40%)
Burglary
6.82(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
27.67%
African
102
24.76%
Caribbean
48
11.65%
Other White
28
6.8%
Other Black
25
6.07%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
43.79%
No qualifications
48
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
83
52.87%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.29%
Owns outright
11
7.01%
Social rents from council
9
5.73%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£478,000
Price per sq ft£648
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £795K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £3,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,215,000£864
Terraced31£950,000£760
Semi-Detached10£947,500£725
Flats104£400,000£594

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£3,010,000£338,250£845,000£770,000
2017£685,000£400,000£875,000£732,500
2018£1,437,500£396,000£1,325,000£850,000
2019£1,650,000£455,000£718,000£689,500
2020£1,110,000£415,000£1,308,500£767,000
2021£1,500,000£405,500£980,000£805,000
2022£1,200,000£419,000£875,000£790,000
2023£1,635,000£430,000£1,276,667£695,000
2024£1,043,500£430,000£852,500£777,500
2025£1,650,000£445,000£1,212,500£890,000
2026£1,695,000£390,000£837,500£935,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£891£590£596£630
2017£736£603£629£658
2018£654£579£603£701
2019£738£579£530£611
2020£843£600£667£663
2021£732£604£708£742
2022£735£619£759£750
2023£878£645£705£709
2024£876£649£725£706
2025£1,006£643£695£719
2026£960£572£707£762
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE10 8AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE10 8AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025120, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8AYTerracedFreehold£900,000
01 Jun 202621, Point Close, London, SE10 8QSFlatsLeasehold£520,000
15 Jan 202619, Point Close, London, SE10 8QSFlatsLeasehold£574,000
05 Jun 202511, Point Close, London, SE10 8QSFlatsLeasehold£515,000
14 May 202516, Point Close, London, SE10 8QSFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the SE10 8AY postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE10 8AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Ursula's Convent SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMorden Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryJames Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the DeafCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE10 8AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE10 8AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRoyal Hill Store88 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RTWalking directions to Royal Hill Store
0.2 miAsda Express123 Greenwich South Street, London, SE10 8NXWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miBathu118 Greenwich South Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 8UNWalking directions to Bathu
0.3 miKinder Food & WineLewisham Road, Greenwich, SE13 7QSWalking directions to Kinder Food & Wine
0.3 miBathu Super StoreLewisham Road, Greenwich, SE13 7QSWalking directions to Bathu Super Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE10 8AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pauline Dall

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rebecca Jones

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tracey Martin

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardBlackheathE05013715
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackheath WestE02000659
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 007CE01003204
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE10 8AY

Is SE10 8AY (Blackheath West) safe?

The area around SE10 8AY records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SE10 8AY?

The median sale price around SE10 8AY in Blackheath West is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE10 8AY?

There are 20 schools close to SE10 8AY, including St Ursula's Convent School (Requires improvement), Morden Mount Primary School (Good) and James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE10 8AY?

The closest station to SE10 8AY is Greenwich in TfL zone 2,3, about 687 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE10 8AY?

SE10 8AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE10 8AY (Blackheath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE10 8AY is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Pauline Dall (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rebecca Jones (Green Party) and Tracey Martin (Green Party).