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SE3 8AR

Rochester Way

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 8AR

Overview

Postcode SE3 8AR is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath Westcombe ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Kidbrooke South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year. The nearest station is Kidbrooke, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hervey Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Kidbrooke South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kidbrooke South has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from SE3 8AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidbrooke South near SE3 8AR 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 Kidbrooke located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 8AR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
0.8 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 8AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHervey Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Hervey Road Playing Field
0.3 miKidbrooke Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Kidbrooke Green Park

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
909.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.48(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.74(-8%)
Other theft
11.97(+5%)
Vehicle crime
11.97(+28%)
Public order
6.38(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
42.22%
Other White
41
18.22%
Indian
24
10.67%
African
16
7.11%
Chinese
10
4.44%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
50.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.19%
No qualifications
23
12.64%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
32.95%
Owns outright
28
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
26.14%
Shared ownership
6
6.82%
Social rents from council
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20262, Dover Patrol, London, SE3 0DWTerracedFreehold£495,000
01 Jul 20255, Dover Patrol, London, SE3 0DWTerracedFreehold£492,000
29 Sept 2025103, Woolacombe Road, London, SE3 8QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000
05 Sept 2025107, Woolacombe Road, London, SE3 8QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£900,000
01 Aug 2025161, Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the SE3 8AR postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThomas Tallis SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrooklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWingfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miValley Food & Wine138,140 Rochester Way, London, SE3 8ARWalking directions to Valley Food & Wine
0 miKidbrooke Parade Post Office122 Rochester Way, London, SE3 8ARWalking directions to Kidbrooke Parade Post Office
0.2 miMorrisons Daily79 Kidbrooke Park Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 0DZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miALDI241 Kidbrooke Park Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9PPWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalKidbrooke Park Road, Greenwich, SE3 9FWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8AR, 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

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidbrooke SouthE02006927
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 034FE01034174
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 8AR

Is SE3 8AR (Kidbrooke South) safe?

The area around SE3 8AR records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE3 8AR?

The median sale price around SE3 8AR in Kidbrooke South is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 8AR?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 8AR, including Thomas Tallis School (Good), Brooklands Primary School (Good) and Wingfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 8AR?

The closest station to SE3 8AR is Kidbrooke in TfL zone 3, about 590 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 8AR?

SE3 8AR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 8AR (Kidbrooke South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 8AR is Clive Efford (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).