Postcode SE3 0XQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.
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.
Blackheath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from SE3 0XQ.
Blackheath West near SE3 0XQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackheath | Large | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.4 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,025,000 | £737 |
| Terraced | 31 | £945,000 | £764 |
| Detached | 3 | £935,000 | £827 |
| Flats | 124 | £400,000 | £590 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 0XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | 134, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 101, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £326,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 42, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XF | Terraced | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 31, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XF | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 55, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XG | Terraced | Freehold | £935,000 |
In the SE3 0XQ postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 13 primary and 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | St Matthew Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
St Matthew Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | Christ The King Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Christ The King Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2019. | |
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE3 0XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lee General Stores | 45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Lee General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Asian Food Specialists | Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Asian Food Specialists |
| 0.3 mi | AM Stores | 77 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to AM Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Luxmi Food & Wine | 27 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists | 85-87 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE3 0XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pauline Dall
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Jones
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Martin
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE3 0XQ 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.
The median sale price around SE3 0XQ in Blackheath is £457,500 (about £641 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE3 0XQ, 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.
The closest station to SE3 0XQ is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 772 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE3 0XQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE3 0XQ 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).