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SE3 9RA

Bennett Park

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 9RA

Overview

Postcode SE3 9RA is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath Westcombe ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Standard & Village area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath Standard & Village is £97,035 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath Standard & Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blackheath Standard & Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Blackheath Standard & Village is £97,035 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from SE3 9RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Standard & Village near SE3 9RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.7 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
9,116.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.64(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.97(-26%)
Burglary
10.65(+95%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(-43%)
Other theft
4.66(-59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
63.6%
Other White
24
10.53%
Chinese
10
4.39%
Indian
10
4.39%
Irish
9
3.95%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
74.49%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.63%
No qualifications
11
5.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
2.04%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
44.92%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Owns outright
17
14.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 9RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026Flat 4, 47, Bennett Park, London, SE3 9RAFlatsLeasehold£625,000
27 Apr 2026Flat 5, 47, Bennett Park, London, SE3 9RAFlatsLeasehold£765,000
19 Mar 2026Flat C, 9, Bennett Park, London, SE3 9RAFlatsLeasehold£435,000
15 Jan 2026Flat D, 9, Bennett Park, London, SE3 9RAFlatsLeasehold£414,000
14 Nov 202535H, Bennett Park, London, SE3 9RAFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the SE3 9RA postcode area, located within Blackheath Standard & Village, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 9RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBrooklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBlackheath Village Post OfficeBlackheath Grove, London, SE3 0AUWalking directions to Blackheath Village Post Office
0.1 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods
0.1 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Cook
0.1 miMorrisons Daily20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform 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 9RA, 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

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackheath Standard & VillageE02000333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 021DE01001584
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 9RA

Is SE3 9RA (Blackheath Standard & Village) safe?

The area around SE3 9RA records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9RA?

The median sale price around SE3 9RA in Blackheath Standard & Village is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 9RA?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 9RA, including Heath House Preparatory School, John Ball Primary School (Outstanding) and Brooklands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 9RA?

The closest station to SE3 9RA is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 168 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9RA?

SE3 9RA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 9RA (Blackheath Standard & Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE3 9RA is Matthew Pennycook (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).