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SE3 9TB

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Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE3 9TB

Overview

Postcode SE3 9TB is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Village area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year. The median sale price in Blackheath is £457,500 (around £641 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £361,250 and £757,500. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,828 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Blackheath Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 305 ft away from SE3 9TB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9TB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
0.9 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
6,857.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.84(-59%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.78(-78%)
Public order
3.21(-53%)
Robbery
2.57(-28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
61.47%
Other White
24
11.01%
Other
9
4.13%
Irish
8
3.67%
Chinese
7
3.21%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
65.8%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.36%
No qualifications
10
5.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.11%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
41.9%
Owns outright
34
32.38%
Owns with a mortgage
18
17.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.76%
Social rents from council
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price: £457,500
Price per sq ft: £641
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £361K – £758K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £641 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £3,450,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£1,025,000£737
Terraced31£945,000£764
Detached3£935,000£827
Flats124£400,000£590

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£440,000£1,212,500£895,000
2026£1,315,000£400,000£985,000£945,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£734
2026£894£585£737£790
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202523, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TBFlatsLeasehold£495,000
26 Nov 202549, Lee Terrace, London, SE3 9TASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,360,000
03 Jul 202657, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£700,000
25 Sept 202545, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£615,000
27 May 202537, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the SE3 9TB postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE3 9TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableIn Toto Ed LondonOther independent special school
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE3 9TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform News
0.1 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods
0.1 miBest-one Xpress11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BUWalking directions to Best-one Xpress
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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

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 9TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pauline Dall

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rebecca Jones

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tracey Martin

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardBlackheathE05013715
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackheath VillageE02000661
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 009CE01003202
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 9TB

Is SE3 9TB (Blackheath Village) safe?

The area around SE3 9TB records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE3 9TB?

The median sale price around SE3 9TB in Blackheath is £457,500 (about £641 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 9TB?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 9TB, including In Toto Ed London, John Ball Primary School (Outstanding) and Heath House Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE3 9TB?

The closest station to SE3 9TB is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 186 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9TB?

SE3 9TB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE3 9TB 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).