Tranquil Vale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0BS 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 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0BT, SE3 0TR, SE3 0BN, SE3 0UG, SE3 0TW, SE3 0BD, SE3 0BP, SE3 0TP, SE3 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE3 0BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 43.1% | 49.3% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.9% | 50.7% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 40% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 46.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 65.7% | 63.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 26.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0BS this area, 4.5% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.8% | 72.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 84.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 82.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tranquil Vale was 191.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tranquil Vale has the 21st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 165th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 166.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-07-24 | £521,950 |
| 45A Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,100 | 1999-11-22 | £738,036 |
| 45 Tranquil Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 1999-06-21 | £469,471 |
SE3 0BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SE3 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,519 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,790 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 | 110 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 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,325 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 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,283 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 | 5,126 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 | 291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 54 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 64-66 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 54 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 58-62 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 54 yd | |
| Boulangerie Jade | 44 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 69 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 41 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 2 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 71 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 88 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 185 yd | |
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 74 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 112 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 120 yd | |
| Puccinos | Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village | 160 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 196 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 541 yd | |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 947 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.