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SE3 9TD

The Lawns

Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode SE3 9TD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Blackheath Village has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.7%

Approximately 30.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 266 ft away from SE3 9TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Village near SE3 9TD 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9TD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.9 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
11,614 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.11(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.38(-58%)
Vehicle crime
10.71(+14%)
Other theft
6.69(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
38.44%
Other White
45
13.51%
African
34
10.21%
Caribbean
31
9.31%
Other Black
13
3.9%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
55.56%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.96%
No qualifications
34
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.93%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
40.71%
Social rents from council
36
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.86%
Owns outright
12
8.57%
Other social rented
7
5%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£478,000
Price per sq ft£648
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £795K

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.

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
Detached2£1,215,000£864
Terraced31£950,000£760
Semi-Detached10£947,500£725
Flats104£400,000£594

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£445,000£1,212,500£890,000
2026£1,695,000£390,000£837,500£935,000
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£719
2026£960£572£707£762
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 9TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202545, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£615,000
27 May 202537, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£365,000
20 Mar 202553, The Lawns, London, SE3 9TDFlatsLeasehold£545,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 39, Paynell Court, Lawn Terrace, London, SE3 9LNFlatsLeasehold£445,000
13 Mar 2025Flat 26, Paynell Court, Lawn Terrace, London, SE3 9LNFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the SE3 9TD postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 9TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughSt Matthew AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9TD
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
0.2 miCook18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AXWalking directions to Cook
0.2 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 9TD, 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 009AE01003198
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 9TD

Is SE3 9TD (Blackheath Village) safe?

The area around SE3 9TD 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.

What is the average house price near SE3 9TD?

The median sale price around SE3 9TD in Blackheath Village is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 9TD?

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

What is the nearest station to SE3 9TD?

The closest station to SE3 9TD is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 210 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9TD?

SE3 9TD 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).

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

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