C+
Liveable Score

Passable area

£208kAverage sold price
51%abovenational crime average
B+

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

B+

Schools

Vibe
Takeaways & chip shops
Demographics
High unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Blackheath showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Blackheath boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Causeway Green

village

C+

1.7 km away

Old Hill

town

C+

1.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Plentiful
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

train
Old Hill
Train
train
Langley Green
Train

Schools

Outstanding4 schools
Good37 schools
Requires Improvement4 schools
Highfields Primary SchoolGood
Blackheath Primary SchoolGood

Blackheath House Prices

The average house price in Blackheath is £208,141, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blackheath house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Blackheath graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£329,207

Flats and maisonettes prices

£121,783

Semi-detached house prices

£223,385

Terraced house prices

£179,674

Sold prices

Recent sales in Blackheath

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackheath a nice place to live?

Blackheath is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Blackheath?

Blackheath has a high crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 113 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 51% above the national average, and 31% above the West Midlands average.

What are the best schools in Blackheath?

Blackheath has 46 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Brickhouse Primary School and Ormiston Forge Academy. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.