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SE3 0XA

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Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode SE3 0XA 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 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 nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
16.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 122 ft away from SE3 0XA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath West near SE3 0XA 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 Blackheath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 0XA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.6 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.8 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 0XA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlackheathLargeWalking directions to Blackheath

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
3,324.8 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
192
48.85%
Other White
57
14.5%
African
25
6.36%
Caribbean
17
4.33%
Other
17
4.33%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
63.31%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.04%
No qualifications
33
10.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
34.16%
Owns outright
37
22.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
21.12%
Social rents from council
21
13.04%
Shared ownership
7
4.35%
Total households: 161

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 0XA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 0XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202638, Baizdon Road, London, SE3 0UJTerracedFreehold£700,000
31 Mar 202514, Baizdon Road, London, SE3 0UJDetachedFreehold£1,650,000
13 Aug 2025113, Baizdon Road, London, SE3 0ULFlatsLeasehold£215,213
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 0XA postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 0XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughSt Matthew AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 mi16 plusChrist The King Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 0XA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 0XA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBest-one Xpress11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BUWalking directions to Best-one Xpress
0.4 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform News
0.4 miMorrisons Daily20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Cook
0.4 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 0XA, 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 Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 0XA

Is SE3 0XA (Blackheath West) safe?

The area around SE3 0XA 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SE3 0XA?

The median sale price around SE3 0XA 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 SE3 0XA?

There are 19 schools close to SE3 0XA, including St Matthew Academy (Good), Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good) and John Ball Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 0XA?

The closest station to SE3 0XA is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 567 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 0XA?

SE3 0XA 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 0XA (Blackheath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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