Postcode SE3 9TH is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackheath.
Blackheath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Blackheath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from SE3 9TH.
Blackheath West near SE3 9TH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.9 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 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 9TH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 17, Drewery Court, London, SE3 9TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 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 |
In the SE3 9TH postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one Xpress | 11 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0BU | Walking directions to Best-one Xpress |
| 0.3 mi | Platform News | Blackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LE | Walking directions to Platform News |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0AX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 18 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AX | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.3 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 9TH, 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 9TH records about 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE3 9TH in Blackheath West 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 9TH, including St Matthew Academy (Good), John Ball Primary School (Outstanding) and Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE3 9TH is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 465 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE3 9TH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,402 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 9TH 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).