Postcode report
SE3 9QB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SE3 9QB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE3 9QB is a postcode in Blackheath Westcombe, Greenwich, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE3 9QB, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE3 9QB are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE3 9QB is based on Greenwich 025 Census 2021. It covers 8,461 residents, 6,062 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 40% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near SE3 9QB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £615k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE3 9QB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE3 9QB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE3 9QB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 53 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE3 9QB
Is SE3 9QB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE3 9QB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE3 9QB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE3 9QB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE3 9QB?
LocaleIQ matched SE3 9QB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE3 9QB?
The latest median sold price is £615k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE3 9QB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 53 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.