Blackheath is an area that some think of as being remote and difficult to access - but the flip side of that is that the neighbourhood has the feel of a country town. With vast amounts of green and open space, in the form of Blackheath and Greenwich Park, a strong sense of community, and good schools, it's no surprise this area attracts families. However, there are benefits for professional residents, too, including three rail stations and good access to Canary Wharf as well as local amenities like independent shops and restaurants.
This area has the feel of a small country town despite being part of London, and has a strong sense of community. A significant percentage of buyers in the area are trading up or down within Blackheath, rather than moving away.
Blackheath is rated as having average crime by the Met police. Both the 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate were slightly higher in Blackheath than in London as a whole. There's an above-average crime hotspot relatively nearby in North Greenwich.
Parking isn't especially difficult or expensive in Blackheath. The rate of car ownership in this area is just slightly lower than the rate for London as a whole. Road links, including the A2 and the A20, are good.
There's a good range of local pubs in Blackheath, as well as restaurants, and there is even more on offer in neighbouring Greenwich.
There's a wide range of property in Blackheath, including many properties that would be suitable for families - from terraced houses to multi-bedroom detached villas. Schools in this area, particularly state schools, are generally very good. Residents have exceptional access to green space, with the hundreds of acres of Blackheath and Greenwich Park on your doorstep. The percentage of residents who are children aged 0-15 is just slightly low for London.
Blackheath has a wide range of property that includes many houses that would be suitable for pets. There is exceptional access to green space, with the hundreds of acres of Blackheath and Greenwich Park on your doorstep.
Blackheath is lcoated in Zone 3, and does not have a Tube station, but has three rail stations. Blackheath and Kidbrooke have trains to Victoria, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street. Westcombe Park also has trains to Cannon Street. Nearby Lewisham offers a link to the DLR. The area is well-served by local buses. Road links, including the A2 and the A20, are good.