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Location in Greater LondonBlackheath Park sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Blackheath Park
Blackheath Park is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SE3 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Lee and Hither Green.
Around 36,289 people live in Blackheath Park, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Blackheath Park sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Blackheath Park
There are 564 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 £626K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £452K.
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 376 recorded incidents in May 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.
Healthcare in Blackheath Park
There are 78 GP surgeries within three miles of Blackheath Park, the nearest being Lee Road Surgery (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Blackheath Park
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Property Prices 5,072 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SE3 postcode area.
Household Income in Blackheath Park ONS 2023
The average total household income in Blackheath Park is approximately £85,030 a year before tax, 54% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £57,627. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £57,627.
Businesses in Blackheath Park ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,352 active businesses based in Blackheath Park, around 37 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 95% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Blackheath Park 1,951 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Blackheath Park
Of the 15,789 households in and around Blackheath Park, 52% are owned, 22% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Blackheath Park.