SE3 0BD 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE3 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00016171 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BD.
257
38
£ 67,200 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE3 0BD 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.
Area Character
71% of homes in SE3 0BD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE3 0BD. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE3 0BD is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
John Ball Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
St Matthew Academy
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Brooklands Primary School
Wingfield Primary School
Thomas Tallis School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- COOK0.4 km
- Buddha Taste0.1 km
- Cote Brasserie0.1 km
- Cote Restaurants LTD0.1 km
- Ess Support Services1.0 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.9 km
- Our Sommelier Ltd0.1 km
- BP SFC0.9 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- Lewisham Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hare & Billet0.3 km
- The Crown (Blackheath)0.1 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.7 km
- The Elements Bar0.9 km
- O'Neills0.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Whitehouse Cafe/Benugo0.8 km
- Maples0.8 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.9 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.8 km
- Krenora Ltd1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackheath0.1 km
- Kidbrooke1.5 km
- Lewisham1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blackheath Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE30BD · Data under Open Government Licence