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.
TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BS.
271
39
£ 67,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Thomas Tallis School
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 Services0.9 km
- + 37 more
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE30BS · Data under Open Government Licence