Tranquil Vale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0AX is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0DE, SE3 0BU, SE3 0DG, SE3 9LA, SE3 0TA, SE3 0TE, SE3 0BD, SE3 0TG, SE3 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 0AX is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 45.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 56.2% | 54.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE3 0AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.7% | 65.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 24.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 63.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE3 0AX this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.9% | 63.9% | -8.0% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 80.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 72.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 72.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 12.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tranquil Vale was 1111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 491.6% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tranquil Vale has the 3rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 6th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-11-24 | £1,232,904 |
| 34 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-10-27 | £63,605 |
| 24 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2017-05-05 | £71,420 |
| 24 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2009-09-25 | £978,459 |
| 24 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2006-09-08 | £990,466 |
SE3 0AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Other | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15Grams | Ground Floor, 30 Tranquil Vale | 15 yd | |
| COOK | Cook Unit, 1, 18 Tranquil Vale | 22 yd | |
| MADELEINES CREPERIE | Madeleines Creperie Cunningham Blake Solicitors, 3 Tranquil Vale | 33 yd | |
| Gail’s | 3 Blackheath Village | 65 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 41 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 82 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 104 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 113 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 152 yd | |
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 44 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 58 yd | |
| Puccinos | Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village | 69 yd | |
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 80 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 84 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 626 yd | |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 762 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.