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SE10 8EU

Blackheath Hill

Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE10 8EU

Overview

Postcode SE10 8EU 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 Elverson Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
6/10
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

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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 30 ft away from SE10 8EU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Elverson Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE10 8EU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road
0.4 mi

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich
0.4 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE10 8EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrookmill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookmill Park
0.4 miBroadway FieldsSmallWalking directions to Broadway Fields

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
44,356.4 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
116
25.66%
African
83
18.36%
Other White
70
15.49%
Caribbean
44
9.73%
Chinese
38
8.41%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
236
59.45%
Level 3 (A level)
54
13.6%
No qualifications
41
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
6.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.05%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
44.16%
Other social rented
69
35.03%
Shared ownership
19
9.64%
Social rents from council
15
7.61%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.55%
Total households: 197

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 8EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE10 8EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202626, St James House, 52, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8ENFlatsLeasehold£475,000
14 Aug 202516, St. James House, 52, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8ENFlatsLeasehold£192,500
31 Mar 202511, St. James House, 52, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8ENFlatsLeasehold£492,000
14 Mar 202522, St James House, 52, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8ENFlatsLeasehold£445,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 14, Undercliff, 71, Blackheath Hill, London, SE10 8TQFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the SE10 8EU postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE10 8EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMorden Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryJames Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the DeafCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Ursula's Convent SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE10 8EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE10 8EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBathu Super StoreLewisham Road, Greenwich, SE13 7QSWalking directions to Bathu Super Store
0.1 miKinder Food & WineLewisham Road, Greenwich, SE13 7QSWalking directions to Kinder Food & Wine
0.1 miBathu118 Greenwich South Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 8UNWalking directions to Bathu
0.1 miAsda Express123 Greenwich South Street, London, SE10 8NXWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miRoyal Hill Store88 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RTWalking directions to Royal Hill 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 8EU, 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 Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE10 8EU

Is SE10 8EU (Blackheath West) safe?

The area around SE10 8EU 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 8EU?

The median sale price around SE10 8EU 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 8EU?

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

What is the nearest station to SE10 8EU?

The closest station to SE10 8EU is Elverson Road in TfL zone 2,3, about 511 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around SE10 8EU?

SE10 8EU 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 8EU (Blackheath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE10 8EU 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).