Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BN.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 67,200 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE3 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, SE3 0BN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38).

home £440,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE3 0BN is a mixed residential area on Tranquil Vale, 0.3km from Blackheath Vale in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE3 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00016171 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE3 0BN. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 545,000

2 sales · Mean £ 545,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE3 0BN is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting100
Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime23
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Brooklands Primary School

Outstanding205 pupils0.9 km
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Wingfield Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Good1007 pupils1.3 km
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The John Roan School

Inadequate1072 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • COOK0.3 km
  • Buddha Taste0.1 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.0 km
  • Cote Restaurants LTD0.0 km
  • Ess Support Services0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.9 km
  • Our Sommelier Ltd0.0 km
  • BP SFC1.0 km
  • Shepherd Foods0.2 km
  • John Charles Butchers0.2 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hare & Billet0.3 km
  • The Crown (Blackheath)0.0 km
  • O'Neills0.1 km
  • Princess of Wales0.2 km
  • The Elements Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Whitehouse Cafe/Benugo0.7 km
  • Maples0.8 km
  • Rowdy Burgers and Desserts1.0 km
  • Sisimi Taste Goodness0.8 km
  • Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts0.1 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackheath0.2 km
  • Lewisham1.5 km
  • Kidbrooke1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackheath Rail Station0.2 km