Postcode SE3 9LR is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Village area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.
Blackheath Village has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Blackheath Village has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from SE3 9LR.
Blackheath Village near SE3 9LR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackheath | Large | Walking directions to Blackheath |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £3,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,215,000 | £864 |
| Terraced | 31 | £950,000 | £760 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £947,500 | £725 |
| Flats | 104 | £400,000 | £594 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £3,010,000 | £338,250 | £845,000 | £770,000 |
| 2017 | £685,000 | £400,000 | £875,000 | £732,500 |
| 2018 | £1,437,500 | £396,000 | £1,325,000 | £850,000 |
| 2019 | £1,650,000 | £455,000 | £718,000 | £689,500 |
| 2020 | £1,110,000 | £415,000 | £1,308,500 | £767,000 |
| 2021 | £1,500,000 | £405,500 | £980,000 | £805,000 |
| 2022 | £1,200,000 | £419,000 | £875,000 | £790,000 |
| 2023 | £1,635,000 | £430,000 | £1,276,667 | £695,000 |
| 2024 | £1,043,500 | £430,000 | £852,500 | £777,500 |
| 2025 | £1,650,000 | £445,000 | £1,212,500 | £890,000 |
| 2026 | £1,695,000 | £390,000 | £837,500 | £935,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £891 | £590 | £596 | £630 |
| 2017 | £736 | £603 | £629 | £658 |
| 2018 | £654 | £579 | £603 | £701 |
| 2019 | £738 | £579 | £530 | £611 |
| 2020 | £843 | £600 | £667 | £663 |
| 2021 | £732 | £604 | £708 | £742 |
| 2022 | £735 | £619 | £759 | £750 |
| 2023 | £878 | £645 | £705 | £709 |
| 2024 | £876 | £649 | £725 | £706 |
| 2025 | £1,006 | £643 | £695 | £719 |
| 2026 | £960 | £572 | £707 | £762 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 3, Prendergast Road, London, SE3 9LR | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 17, Prendergast Road, London, SE3 9LR | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 4, Prendergast Road, London, SE3 9LR | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 15, Prendergast Road, London, SE3 9LR | Detached | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 1, Prendergast Road, London, SE3 9LR | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 |
In the SE3 9LR postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one Xpress | 11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BU | Walking directions to Best-one Xpress |
| 0.2 mi | Platform News | Blackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LE | Walking directions to Platform News |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AX | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherd Foods | 7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA | Walking directions to Shepherd Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham 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 9LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pauline Dall
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Jones
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Martin
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE3 9LR records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE3 9LR in Blackheath Village is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE3 9LR, including John Ball Primary School (Outstanding), St Matthew Academy (Good) and Heath House Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE3 9LR is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 332 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE3 9LR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE3 9LR is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Pauline Dall (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rebecca Jones (Green Party) and Tracey Martin (Green Party).