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SE3 0UT

Heath Lane

Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE3 0UT

Overview

Postcode SE3 0UT is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year. The median sale price in Blackheath is £457,500 (around £641 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £361,250 and £757,500. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
321
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,402 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Blackheath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from SE3 0UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath West near SE3 0UT 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 Blackheath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 0UT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.6 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.7 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 0UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlackheathLargeWalking directions to Blackheath
0.5 miConfluence ParkSmallWalking directions to Confluence Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
7,044.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
141.05(+354%)
Public order
72.04(+966%)
Drugs
27.9(+350%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.32(+291%)
Other theft
18.26(+60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
55.75%
Other White
40
13.94%
Caribbean
16
5.57%
African
13
4.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
3.14%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
58.15%
No qualifications
27
11.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.69%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
32.03%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25%
Owns outright
22
17.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.19%
Other social rented
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price: £457,500
Price per sq ft: £641
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £361K – £758K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £641 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 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
Semi-Detached12£1,025,000£737
Terraced31£945,000£764
Detached3£935,000£827
Flats124£400,000£590

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£440,000£1,212,500£895,000
2026£1,315,000£400,000£985,000£945,000
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£734
2026£894£585£737£790
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 0UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 0UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202638, Baizdon Road, London, SE3 0UJTerracedFreehold£700,000
04 Feb 2026134, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XQFlatsLeasehold£390,000
21 Aug 2025101, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XQFlatsLeasehold£326,000
01 May 202642, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XFTerracedFreehold£950,000
15 May 202531, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XFTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the SE3 0UT postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE3 0UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miAll-throughSt Matthew AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.2 mi16 plusChrist The King Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints' Church of England Primary School BlackheathVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE3 0UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 0UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLee General Stores45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NSWalking directions to Lee General Stores
0.4 miAsian Food SpecialistsLee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PTWalking directions to Asian Food Specialists
0.4 miAM Stores77 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NSWalking directions to AM Stores
0.4 miHua Xia Oriental Food Specialists85-87 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NSWalking directions to Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists
0.4 miLuxmi Food & Wine27 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NSWalking directions to Luxmi 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 SE3 0UT, 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 007AE01003199
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 0UT

Is SE3 0UT (Blackheath West) safe?

The area around SE3 0UT records about 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near SE3 0UT?

The median sale price around SE3 0UT in Blackheath is £457,500 (about £641 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 0UT?

There are 19 schools close to SE3 0UT, including St Matthew Academy (Outstanding), Christ The King Sixth Form College and All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE3 0UT?

The closest station to SE3 0UT is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 682 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 0UT?

SE3 0UT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 0UT (Blackheath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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