About Blackheath Park

Blackheath Park is a town in Greenwich, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Lee and Hither Green.

School Ratings in Blackheath Park

There are 562 schools in and around Blackheath Park. 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 Park

The average property price is £633K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £463K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackheath Park

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Blackheath Park, with 260 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackheath Park

Blackheath Park sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackheath Park

Broadband speeds in Blackheath Park are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. 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

Deprivation and Employment in Blackheath Park IMD 2025

Blackheath Park sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

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 Park 1,591 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Blackheath Park sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

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
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 0.6 miles
Lee (London) Train Station 0.9 miles
Hither Green Train Station 1.1 miles
Eltham Train Station 1.4 miles
Lewisham Train Station 1.5 miles
Westcombe Park Train Station 1.6 miles

Location

Local Government

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