About Blackheath

Blackheath is a town in Greenwich, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Greenwich and Lewisham.

School Ratings in Blackheath

Families in Blackheath have access to 669 local schools. John Ball Primary School, Wingfield Primary School and Leigh Academy Blackheath are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackheath

Homes sell for an average of £633K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £463K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackheath

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Blackheath, with 260 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackheath

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackheath around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackheath

Blackheath benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,848 sales

Average Price £633K
£100 — £6.35M
Detached £1.7M 229
Semi £881K 657
Terraced £674K 1,080
Flat £463K 2,754

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

343 Primary
79 Secondary
247 Other
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath Primary Good 0.1 miles Heath House Preparatory School Good 0.3 miles John Ball Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Blackheath Prep 0.4 miles St Matthew Academy All-through 0.5 miles The Pointer School 0.5 miles The John Roan School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Christ The King Sixth Form College 16 plus Good 0.6 miles Blackheath High School GDST 0.6 miles St Ursula's Convent School Secondary 0.7 miles Brooklands Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Wildwood Montessori School 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackheath IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Blackheath are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
5/10
Employment
6/10
Education
8/10
Health
6/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
11,018 Children (0-15) 19%
40,323 Working Age 68%
10,607 Older (60+) 18%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 27.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackheath 1,591 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Blackheath are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

521 Violence & Sexual Offences
260 Anti-Social Behaviour
131 Shoplifting
127 Public Order
113 Other Theft
99 Vehicle Crime
80 Criminal Damage & Arson
69 Drugs
65 Burglary
52 Theft from Person
33 Robbery
19 Bicycle Theft
14 Other Crime
8 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Blackheath Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Blackheath Train Station 0.3 miles
Maze Hill Train Station 0.9 miles
Lewisham Train Station 1 miles
Westcombe Park Train Station 1 miles
Hither Green Train Station 1.3 miles
St Johns (London) Train Station 1.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Greenwich 0.6 miles Lewisham 0.9 miles Blackheath Park 0.9 miles St Johns 1.2 miles Kidbrooke 1.2 miles Lee 1.2 miles Hither Green 1.2 miles New Charlton 1.4 miles Charlton 1.8 miles Ladywell 1.8 miles Isle of Dogs 1.8 miles New Cross 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Greenwich
Ward Blackheath Westcombe
Constituency Greenwich and Woolwich
Parish Greenwich, unparished area
Region London

Streets in SE3 30 shown View all streets

Aberdeen Terrace 2 Anderson Road 2 Angerstein Lane 1 Annesley Road 1 Annesmere Gardens 1 Arne Walk 2 Astell Road 4 Baizdon Road 6 Balchen Road 1 Banchory Road 2 Beaconsfield Close 1 Beaconsfield Road 8 Begbie Road 2 Bellfield Close 1 Belvedere Mews 1 Bennett Park 2 Birdbrook Road 3 Blackheath Grove 10 Blackheath Park 12 Blackheath Vale 1 Blackheath Village 4 Bournbrook Road 4 Bowater Place 1 Boyd Way 1 Brigade Street 2 Broad Walk 9 Broadbridge Close 1 Brook Lane 5 Brooklands 1 Brooklands Park 3

Postcodes in SE3 50 shown View all postcodes

SE3 0AA SE3 0AB SE3 0AD SE3 0AE SE3 0AF SE3 0AG SE3 0AH SE3 0AU SE3 0AX SE3 0AZ SE3 0BD SE3 0BH SE3 0BJ SE3 0BN SE3 0BP SE3 0BS SE3 0BT SE3 0BU SE3 0BW SE3 0DD SE3 0DE SE3 0DG SE3 0DH SE3 0DQ SE3 0DU SE3 0DW SE3 0DX SE3 0DY SE3 0DZ SE3 0EA SE3 0EB SE3 0ED SE3 0EE SE3 0EF SE3 0EG SE3 0EN SE3 0EQ SE3 0ER SE3 0ES SE3 0ET SE3 0EU SE3 0EX SE3 0EY SE3 0EZ SE3 0HA SE3 0HB SE3 0HD SE3 0JB SE3 0JD SE3 0JE