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SE3 0BS

Tranquil Vale

Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode SE3 0BS is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Village area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Blackheath Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackheath Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from SE3 0BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Village near SE3 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 0BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.9 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 0BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlackheathLargeWalking directions to Blackheath

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
4,841.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
94.92(+850%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.36(+54%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.54(+5%)
Burglary
14.24(+160%)
Public order
12.2(+80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
70.61%
Other White
31
11.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
4.66%
Indian
7
2.51%
Irish
7
2.51%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
72.85%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.33%
No qualifications
10
4.52%
Apprenticeship
7
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
30.25%
Owns outright
30
25.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.33%
Other social rented
20
16.81%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.72%
Total households: 119

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 SE3 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202617, Collins Street, London, SE3 0UGTerracedFreehold£840,000
13 Mar 202624, Collins Street, London, SE3 0UGTerracedFreehold£830,000
28 Mar 202526, Collins Street, London, SE3 0UGTerracedFreehold£855,000
11 Dec 202543A, Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0BUOtherFreehold£1,040,000
19 Feb 2026Third Floor Flat, 8, Royal Parade, London, SE3 0TLFlatsLeasehold£212,500

Schools

In the SE3 0BS postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints' Church of England Primary School BlackheathVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one Xpress11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BUWalking directions to Best-one Xpress
0.1 miMorrisons Daily20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform News
0.1 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Cook
0.1 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods

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 SE3 0BS, 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 VillageE02000661
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 009BE01003200
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 0BS

Is SE3 0BS (Blackheath Village) safe?

The area around SE3 0BS records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE3 0BS?

The median sale price around SE3 0BS in Blackheath Village is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 0BS?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 0BS, including John Ball Primary School (Outstanding), Heath House Preparatory School and All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 0BS?

The closest station to SE3 0BS is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 145 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 0BS?

SE3 0BS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,974 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 0BS (Blackheath Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE3 0BS 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).