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SE13 7EH

The Hermitage

Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE13 7EH

Overview

Postcode SE13 7EH 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 Lewisham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cornmill Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE13 7EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath West near SE13 7EH 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 Lewisham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 7EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.4 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road
0.6 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 7EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCornmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornmill Gardens
0.3 miConfluence ParkSmallWalking directions to Confluence Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
1,713 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
127
46.18%
Other White
29
10.55%
African
24
8.73%
Caribbean
23
8.36%
Other Asian
15
5.45%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
57.41%
No qualifications
30
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
32.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
24.62%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.77%
Owns outright
21
16.15%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

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 SE13 7EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 7EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025Flat 6, 49, Lewisham Hill, London, SE13 7PLFlatsLeasehold£395,000
17 Nov 202557B, Lewisham Hill, London, SE13 7PLFlatsLeasehold£355,500
11 Dec 20256A - 6C, Eliot Hill, London, SE13 7EBFlatsLeasehold£825,000
04 Mar 20257B, St Austell Road, London, SE13 7EQFlatsLeasehold£668,000
19 May 2025Flat 1, 7, Princes Rise, London, SE13 7PWFlatsLeasehold£690,000

Schools

In the SE13 7EH postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 7EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMorden Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUrban Mission SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusChrist The King Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 7EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 7EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGrab-a-biteConington Road, Lewisham, SE13 7NYWalking directions to Grab-a-bite
0.2 miTesco209 Lewisham Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7PAWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miKiki & MiumiuStation Road, Lewisham, SE13 5FPWalking directions to Kiki & Miumiu
0.4 miMatu EnterpriseLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Matu Enterprise
0.4 miLewisham Express Food & WineLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine

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 SE13 7EH, 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 SE13 7EH

Is SE13 7EH (Blackheath West) safe?

The area around SE13 7EH 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 SE13 7EH?

The median sale price around SE13 7EH 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 SE13 7EH?

There are 20 schools close to SE13 7EH, including Morden Mount Primary School (Good), Urban Mission School (Good) and Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 7EH?

The closest station to SE13 7EH is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 489 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE13 7EH?

SE13 7EH 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 SE13 7EH (Blackheath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 7EH 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).