Postcode SE3 9EA 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 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 Blackheath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.
Kidbrooke South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Kidbrooke South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE3 9EA.
Kidbrooke South near SE3 9EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Lee | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lee |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manor House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Manor House Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Edith Nesbit Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Edith Nesbit Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,499,999 | £863 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £1,438,000 | £748 |
| Terraced | 25 | £925,000 | £759 |
| Flats | 99 | £475,000 | £637 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 4, Canal Walk, London, SE3 9AT | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 3, Canal Walk, London, SE3 9AT | Terraced | Freehold | £302,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, River Quaggy Apartments, 116, Lee Road, London, SE3 9DE | Flats | Leasehold | £317,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, 78, Meadowcourt Road, London, SE3 9DP | Flats | Leasehold | £403,520 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, Osborn House, Osborn Terrace, London, SE3 9GB | Flats | Leasehold | £950,000 |
In the SE3 9EA postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 14 Burnt Ash Road, London, SE12 8PZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Boone Street, Lewisham, SE13 5PQ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 183-185 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus Express | 272 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PJ | Walking directions to Food Plus Express |
| 0.4 mi | Quick Shopping | 262 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PL | Walking directions to Quick Shopping |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE3 9EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine St.Matthew-Daniel
Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026
Leo Sean Fletcher
Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026
Mariam Lolavar
Blackheath Westcombe - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE3 9EA records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SE3 9EA in Kidbrooke South is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE3 9EA, including St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (Good) and Riverston School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE3 9EA is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 810 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE3 9EA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 9EA 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).