Blackheath
Strong transport access with higher house prices
This public area guide compares Blackheath in Lewisham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Blackheath a good place to live?
Blackheath may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Lewisham below.
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Blackheath at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Blackheath
Crime rate
Crime rate
23.99 per 1,000 people
Percentile
11th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Blackheath
House prices
Average sold price
£440,831
Percentile
81st percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Blackheath
Flood risk in Blackheath
Transport in Blackheath
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Blackheath a good place to live?
Blackheath may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Blackheath safe?
Blackheath ranks in the 11th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Blackheath?
The average sold price is £440,831, with house prices in the 81st percentile nationally.
How are schools in Blackheath?
Schools rank in the 71st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Blackheath?
Nearby public profiles include Sydenham in Lewisham and Rushey Green in Lewisham.
