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SE3 9SH

Blackheath Park

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 9SH

Overview

Postcode SE3 9SH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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
3.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath Standard & Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% 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

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE3 9SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Standard & Village near SE3 9SH 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 Blackheath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.5 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
4,140.4 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
174
73.11%
Other White
29
12.18%
Indian
12
5.04%
Other Asian
9
3.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.1%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
75.27%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.06%
No qualifications
8
4.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.69%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
45.1%
Owns with a mortgage
40
39.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.76%
Social rents from council
2
1.96%
Other social rented
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Blackheath Westcombe

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 (about £7,500 per square metre) in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath Westcombe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£1,600,000£9,176
Flats100£475,000£6,875
Semi-Detached19£1,438,000£8,163
Terraced25£845,000£8,010

10 year median price trend in Blackheath Westcombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 2025Flat 10, Bernersmede, 61, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 9SHFlatsLeasehold£760,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 16, Hallgate, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 9SGFlatsLeasehold£730,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 3, Hallgate, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 9SGFlatsLeasehold£650,000
18 Dec 202572, The Hall, London, SE3 9BGTerracedFreehold£772,500
25 Jul 2025Flat 3, 3, Pond Road, London, SE3 9JLFlatsLeasehold£535,000

Schools

In the SE3 9SH postcode area, located within Blackheath Standard & Village, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWingfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miConvenience StoreCasterbridge Road, Greenwich, SE3 9AFWalking directions to Convenience Store
0.3 miBlackheath Village Post OfficeBlackheath Grove, London, SE3 0AUWalking directions to Blackheath Village Post Office
0.3 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods
0.3 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miMorrisons Daily20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,788
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,353
Band H£4,024

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 9SH, 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 9SH

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

The area around SE3 9SH 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 9SH?

The median sale price around SE3 9SH in Blackheath Standard & Village is £592,500 (about £7,500 per square metre) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 9SH?

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

What is the nearest station to SE3 9SH?

The closest station to SE3 9SH is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 532 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9SH?

SE3 9SH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE3 9SH 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.