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SE3 9XD

Meadowbank

Blackheath Westcombe

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Detailed insights for SE3 9XD

Overview

Postcode SE3 9XD is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath Westcombe ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Kidbrooke South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Kidbrooke South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kidbrooke South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kidbrooke South is £86,827 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Kidbrooke South near SE3 9XD 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE3 9XD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.6 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke
0.9 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
2,763 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.39(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.03(+4%)
Burglary
11.46(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(+34%)
Public order
7.64(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
70.06%
Other White
39
11.02%
Irish
11
3.11%
Other
11
3.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.82%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
66.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.73%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.64%
No qualifications
13
4.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.27%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
57.81%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Blackheath Westcombe

Median price£565,688
Price per sq ft£697
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£413K – £846K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) in Blackheath Westcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,400,000.

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 Westcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£1,499,999£863
Semi-Detached17£1,438,000£748
Terraced25£925,000£759
Flats99£475,000£637

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath Westcombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,050,000£450,000£1,437,500£749,500
2017£2,010,000£460,000£1,032,500£720,000
2018£1,647,500£443,750£1,237,500£630,000
2019£1,400,000£450,000£1,190,000£729,250
2020£1,925,000£460,000£1,395,000£750,000
2021£1,877,000£451,000£1,090,000£705,000
2022£1,720,000£470,000£1,365,000£787,500
2023£1,937,500£440,000£1,425,000£790,000
2024£1,850,000£458,000£1,692,000£765,000
2025£1,670,000£470,000£1,295,000£860,000
2026£3,400,000£471,500£1,787,500£975,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£744£611£821£656
2017£796£639£704£681
2018£818£622£666£658
2019£770£617£666£689
2020£853£609£691£694
2021£1,034£622£745£729
2022£883£636£780£739
2023£960£631£790£775
2024£1,024£643£791£771
2025£855£636£741£767
2026£827£651£791£750
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath Westcombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE3 9XD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20251, Parkgate, London, SE3 9XEOtherFreehold£3,000,000
14 Nov 202515, Foxes Dale, London, SE3 9BDTerracedFreehold£845,000
28 Mar 20257, Foxes Dale, London, SE3 9BDTerracedLeasehold£1,078,000
24 Apr 20252, Macbeth Terrace, London, SE3 9SADetachedFreehold£1,700,000
28 May 202641, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 9RWTerracedFreehold£2,140,000

Schools

In the SE3 9XD postcode area, located within Kidbrooke South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE3 9XD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrooklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHeath House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryJohn Ball Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE3 9XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShepherd Foods7-9 Blackheath Village, Blackheath, London, SE3 9LAWalking directions to Shepherd Foods
0.2 miBlackheath Village Post OfficeBlackheath Grove, London, SE3 0AUWalking directions to Blackheath Village Post Office
0.3 miPlatform NewsBlackheath Grove, Lewisham, SE3 9LEWalking directions to Platform News
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.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 9XD, 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

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidbrooke SouthE02006927
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 034BE01001657
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE3 9XD

Is SE3 9XD (Kidbrooke South) safe?

The area around SE3 9XD records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9XD?

The median sale price around SE3 9XD in Kidbrooke South is £565,688 (about £697 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE3 9XD?

There are 18 schools close to SE3 9XD, including Brooklands Primary School (Good), Heath House Preparatory School and John Ball Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE3 9XD?

The closest station to SE3 9XD is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 417 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE3 9XD?

SE3 9XD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE3 9XD (Kidbrooke South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE3 9XD is Clive Efford (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).