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SE3 7SW

Holywell Close

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 7SW

Overview

Postcode SE3 7SW 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Greenwich Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from SE3 7SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Westcombe Park & Maze Hill near SE3 7SW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 7SW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.6 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
0.7 mi

3

Maze Hill

Southeastern

Walking directions to Maze Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
10,643.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.93(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.39(-46%)
Other theft
7.85(-31%)
Public order
6.54(-3%)
Vehicle crime
6.54(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
55.61%
African
22
10.28%
Other White
15
7.01%
Other Asian
9
4.21%
Indian
8
3.74%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
42.86%
Level 3 (A level)
35
21.74%
No qualifications
15
9.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
9.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
25
30.49%
Social rents from council
21
25.61%
Owns outright
16
19.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
18.29%
Other social rented
4
4.88%
Total households: 82

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 7SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 7SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20255, Holywell Close, London, SE3 7SWFlatsLeasehold£335,000
01 Sept 202534, Ruthin Road, London, SE3 7SHTerracedFreehold£950,000
02 May 202530, Ruthin Road, London, SE3 7SHTerracedFreehold£925,000
07 Nov 202588, Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DTTerracedFreehold£985,500
26 Jun 202590, Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DTTerracedFreehold£925,000

Schools

In the SE3 7SW postcode area, located within Westcombe Park & Maze Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 7SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGreenwich Waldorf SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryInvicta Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHalstow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 7SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 7SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWestcombe Hill Food & Wine78 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DTWalking directions to Westcombe Hill Food & Wine
0.1 miJ.K. Star Minimarket5-7 Station Crescent, London, SE3 7EQWalking directions to J.K. Star Minimarket
0.3 miGreenwich Convenience Store100 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0LEWalking directions to Greenwich Convenience Store
0.3 miPravin Supermarket176 Westcombe Hill, London, SE3 7DHWalking directions to Pravin Supermarket
0.3 miCentre Point76 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0LEWalking directions to Centre Point

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 7SW, 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 016BE01001585
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 7SW

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

The area around SE3 7SW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7SW?

The median sale price around SE3 7SW 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 7SW?

There are 19 schools close to SE3 7SW, including Greenwich Waldorf School, Invicta Primary School (Good) and Halstow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 7SW?

The closest station to SE3 7SW is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 223 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 7SW?

SE3 7SW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE3 7SW 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).