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SE3 7NJ

Vanbrugh Park Road

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 7NJ

Overview

Postcode SE3 7NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath Westcombe ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Westcombe Park & Maze Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westcombe Park & Maze Hill is £90,463 per year. The nearest station is Westcombe Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Greenwich Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westcombe Park & Maze Hill is £90,463 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE3 7NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill near SE3 7NJ 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 Westcombe Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 7NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.5 mi

3

Maze Hill

Southeastern

Walking directions to Maze Hill
0.8 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 7NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEast Greenwich PleasaunceSmallWalking directions to East Greenwich Pleasaunce
0.3 miBatley ParkSmallWalking directions to Batley Park
0.3 miThe Woodlands DellSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Dell

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
11,718.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.66(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.92(-47%)
Burglary
4.22(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
48%
Other White
40
17.78%
Irish
10
4.44%
Caribbean
10
4.44%
Indian
9
4%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
63.78%
No qualifications
20
10.2%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.12%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
31.93%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Social rents from council
32
26.89%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Blackheath Westcombe

Median price£565,688
Price per sq ft£697
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£413K – £846K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,400,000.

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 Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£1,499,999£863
Semi-Detached17£1,438,000£748
Terraced25£925,000£759
Flats99£475,000£637

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath Westcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,050,000£450,000£1,437,500£749,500
2017£2,010,000£460,000£1,032,500£720,000
2018£1,647,500£443,750£1,237,500£630,000
2019£1,400,000£450,000£1,190,000£729,250
2020£1,925,000£460,000£1,395,000£750,000
2021£1,877,000£451,000£1,090,000£705,000
2022£1,720,000£470,000£1,365,000£787,500
2023£1,937,500£440,000£1,425,000£790,000
2024£1,850,000£458,000£1,692,000£765,000
2025£1,670,000£470,000£1,295,000£860,000
2026£3,400,000£471,500£1,787,500£975,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£744£611£821£656
2017£796£639£704£681
2018£818£622£666£658
2019£770£617£666£689
2020£853£609£691£694
2021£1,034£622£745£729
2022£883£636£780£739
2023£960£631£790£775
2024£1,024£643£791£771
2025£855£636£741£767
2026£827£651£791£750
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath Westcombe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 7NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 7NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 12, Fentons, Vanbrugh Park Road, London, SE3 7NJFlatsLeasehold£420,000
22 Apr 202553, Combe Avenue, London, SE3 7PZTerracedFreehold£615,000
17 Apr 202619, Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AFFlatsLeasehold£605,000
14 Jan 202619, Combe Mews, London, SE3 7PUFlatsLeasehold£390,000
13 Oct 2025Flat 6, 63, Westcombe Park Road, London, SE3 7QTFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SE3 7NJ postcode area, located within Westcombe Park & Maze Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 7NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBlackheath High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableWildwood Montessori SchoolMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe John Roan SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 7NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 7NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPravin Supermarket176 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DHWalking directions to Pravin Supermarket
0.3 miLondisShooters Hill Road, Greenwich, SE3 7HSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miN & R News16 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7SXWalking directions to N & R News
0.3 miM&S Simply Food17 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7SXWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miNicky's News6 Old Dover Road, London, SE3 7BTWalking directions to Nicky's News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 7NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine St.Matthew-Daniel

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Leo Sean Fletcher

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mariam Lolavar

Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westcombe Park & Maze HillE02000328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 016CE01001586
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 7NJ

Is SE3 7NJ (Westcombe Park & Maze Hill) safe?

The area around SE3 7NJ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE3 7NJ?

The median sale price around SE3 7NJ in Westcombe Park & Maze Hill is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 7NJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 7NJ, including Blackheath High School, Wildwood Montessori School and The John Roan School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 7NJ?

The closest station to SE3 7NJ is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 823 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 7NJ?

SE3 7NJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 7NJ (Westcombe Park & Maze Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE3 7NJ is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine St.Matthew-Daniel (Labour and Co-operative Party), Leo Sean Fletcher (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mariam Lolavar (Labour and Co-operative Party).