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SE3 8BX

Hervey Road

Kidbrooke Park

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Detailed insights for SE3 8BX

Overview

Postcode SE3 8BX is located in a major urban area, within the Kidbrooke Park ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Hornfair Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year. The nearest station is Westcombe Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hervey Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
57%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hornfair Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hornfair Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57%

Approximately 57.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from SE3 8BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornfair Park near SE3 8BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Westcombe Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 8BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
0.9 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 8BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHervey Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Hervey Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
182
Population density
6,715.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.62(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.27(-17%)
Public order
8.79(+30%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Drugs
6.45(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
50.84%
African
20
11.17%
Other White
17
9.5%
Indian
10
5.59%
Irish
8
4.47%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
41.67%
No qualifications
40
23.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.71%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.15%
Owns outright
9
8.41%
Other social rented
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Kidbrooke Park

Median price£471,000
Price per sq ft£515
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £595K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 (about £515 per square foot) in Kidbrooke Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidbrooke Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£950,000£681
Semi-Detached25£650,000£523
Terraced31£460,000£517
Flats24£307,500£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidbrooke Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£562,000£287,000£515,000£370,000
2017£465,000£330,000£508,000£381,000
2018£600,000£305,000£510,000£370,000
2019£782,500£302,500£510,000£375,000
2020£1,325,000£325,000£515,000£350,000
2021£657,500£322,500£550,000£380,000
2022£1,425,000£339,995£583,500£406,000
2023£897,500£352,500£602,500£445,000
2024£740,000£385,000£582,500£435,000
2025£950,000£330,000£625,000£450,000
2026£925,000£307,500£647,500£471,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£555£447£442£425
2017£491£465£451£468
2018£523£450£470£445
2019£507£455£457£450
2020£586£430£489£417
2021£704£465£512£475
2022£556£505£519£509
2023£585£452£532£492
2024£694£516£512£558
2025£617£498£553£510
2026£681£430£460£536
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidbrooke Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 8BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025110B - 110C, Hervey Road, London, SE3 8BXFlatsLeasehold£550,000
11 Jul 202595, Hervey Road, London, SE3 8BXFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Mar 2025114A, Hervey Road, London, SE3 8BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
26 Mar 202579, Hervey Road, London, SE3 8BXTerracedFreehold£1,530,000
04 Sept 20254, Chichester Close, London, SE3 8SDTerracedFreehold£562,000

Schools

In the SE3 8BX postcode area, located within Hornfair Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 8BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BlackheathFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCharlton Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 8BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 8BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food196-200 Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8RPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miDiggens & Martin1 Delacourt Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8XAWalking directions to Diggens & Martin
0.4 miNisa Local223-225 Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7EDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miMorrisons Daily79 Kidbrooke Park Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 0DZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
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 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Fahy

Kidbrooke Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nikki Thurlow

Kidbrooke Park - 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
WardKidbrooke ParkE05014083
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hornfair ParkE02000331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 019DE01001652
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 8BX

Is SE3 8BX (Hornfair Park) safe?

The area around SE3 8BX records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8BX?

The median sale price around SE3 8BX in Hornfair Park is £471,000 (about £515 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 8BX?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 8BX, including Leigh Academy Blackheath (Outstanding), Cherry Orchard Primary School (Good) and Charlton Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 8BX?

The closest station to SE3 8BX is Westcombe Park in TfL zone 3, about 1,375 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 8BX?

SE3 8BX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 8BX (Hornfair Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 8BX is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Fahy (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Nikki Thurlow (Labour and Co-operative Party).