Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

271

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 67,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE3 0BS 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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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE3 0BS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE3 0BS 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.

For families considering a move, SE3 0BS represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE3 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00016174 (shared with 17 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 0BS. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SE3 0BS is moderate at 63 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 crime24
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 pupils0.4 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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Thomas Tallis School

Good2083 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • COOK0.4 km
  • Buddha Taste0.1 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.1 km
  • Cote Restaurants LTD0.1 km
  • Ess Support Services0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.9 km
  • Our Sommelier Ltd0.1 km
  • BP SFC0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Lewisham Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hare & Billet0.3 km
  • The Crown (Blackheath)0.0 km
  • The Dacre Arm's0.7 km
  • The Elements Bar0.9 km
  • O'Neills0.1 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Whitehouse Cafe/Benugo0.8 km
  • Maples0.8 km
  • Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.9 km
  • Sisimi Taste Goodness0.7 km
  • Krenora Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackheath0.1 km
  • Lewisham1.5 km
  • Kidbrooke1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackheath Rail Station0.1 km