Tranquil Vale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0BN 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 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0TW, SE3 0TL, SE3 0BJ, SE3 0BS, SE3 0TJ, SE3 0BD, SE3 0BT, SE3 0BP, SE3 0TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 0BN 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 0BN, 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 0BN 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 1000.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 378.1% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tranquil Vale has the 4th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 7th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 66 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-10-27 | £439,562 |
| 70A Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-11-22 | £774,717 |
| 58 - 62 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-08-20 | £145,967 |
| Flat 58 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-10-31 | £673,502 |
| Flat 58 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2013-01-31 | £645,670 |
SE3 0BN 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 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,914 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 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 225 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St German's Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bar A Vin | 72 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 5 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 64-66 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 5 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 58-62 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 5 yd | |
| The Workers League | 44-50 Royal Parade Mews, Blackheath | 26 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | Ground Floor, 15-16 Royal Parade | 27 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 54 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 58 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 88 yd | |
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 226 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 106 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 108 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 139 yd | |
| Puccinos | Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village | 196 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 221 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 586 yd | |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 949 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.