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SE3 9UD

Blackheath

Lewisham

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Detailed insights for SE3 9UD

Overview

Postcode SE3 9UD 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 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 nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 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
2.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackheath Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Village near SE3 9UD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9UD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.9 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.9 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
4,729.2 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
153
67.7%
Other White
36
15.93%
Chinese
11
4.87%
Pakistani
6
2.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.65%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
72.11%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.53%
No qualifications
12
6.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.68%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
50.45%
Owns with a mortgage
27
24.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Social rents from council
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

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 9UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 20259, Tristan Square, London, SE3 9UBTerracedFreehold£785,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 18, Paynell Court, Lawn Terrace, London, SE3 9LWFlatsLeasehold£345,000
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
11 Mar 20268, Haynes Close, London, SE3 9UAFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the SE3 9UD postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 9UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE3 9UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform News
0.2 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods
0.2 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 9UD, 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 9UD

Is SE3 9UD (Blackheath Village) safe?

The area around SE3 9UD 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE3 9UD?

The median sale price around SE3 9UD 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 9UD?

There are 20 schools close to SE3 9UD, including John Ball Primary School (Outstanding), St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Heath House Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 9UD?

The closest station to SE3 9UD is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 314 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9UD?

SE3 9UD 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 9UD (Blackheath Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

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