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SE3 9AD

Casterbridge Road

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 9AD

Overview

Postcode SE3 9AD 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cator Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Kidbrooke South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Kidbrooke South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SE3 9AD.

Flood risk

Very low

Kidbrooke South near SE3 9AD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Kidbrooke located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
0.5 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
1 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE3 9AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCator ParkLargeWalking directions to Cator Park
0.5 miKidbrooke Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Kidbrooke Green Park

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
5,878.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.17(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.69(-64%)
Vehicle crime
8.95(-4%)
Other theft
5.22(-54%)
Public order
4.47(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
52.02%
Other White
59
17.05%
African
23
6.65%
Other
16
4.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
4.05%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
50%
No qualifications
60
22.9%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.58%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
34.85%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25%
Owns outright
29
21.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.12%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

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 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025141, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9ADTerracedFreehold£550,000
08 Jan 202666, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AQFlatsLeasehold£350,000
12 Feb 202612, Medebourne Close, London, SE3 9ABTerracedFreehold£615,000
24 Nov 202514, Medebourne Close, London, SE3 9ABTerracedFreehold£640,000
13 Apr 202642, The Hall, London, SE3 9BEFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the SE3 9AD postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrooklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWingfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThomas Tallis SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miConvenience StoreCasterbridge Road, Greenwich, SE3 9AGWalking directions to Convenience Store
0.3 miYOHOME Oriental Supermarket2 Pegler Square, London, SE3 9GRWalking directions to YOHOME Oriental Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalKidbrooke Park Road, Greenwich, SE3 9FWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco ExpressGreenwich, SE3 9GXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miKidbrooke Food MarketGreenwich, SE3 9JGWalking directions to Kidbrooke Food Market

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 9AD, 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 034AE01001656
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 9AD

Is SE3 9AD (Kidbrooke South) safe?

The area around SE3 9AD records about 38 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE3 9AD?

The median sale price around SE3 9AD 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 9AD?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 9AD, including Brooklands Primary School (Good), Wingfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Thomas Tallis School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 9AD?

The closest station to SE3 9AD is Kidbrooke in TfL zone 3, about 485 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9AD?

SE3 9AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,916 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 9AD (Kidbrooke South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 9AD 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).