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Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Blackheath is an area in Southeast London, straddling the border of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. Historically within the county of Kent, it is located 1-mile (1.6 km) northeast of Lewisham, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Greenwich and 6.4 miles (10.3 km) southeast of Charing Cross, the traditional centre of London. “

The amenities you might need in Blackheath

Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Blackheath. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.

How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Blackheath?

Blackheath has 15 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Blackheath Hospital40-42 Lee Terrace, London4.5847
Cloud HealthIndependents Road, Blackheath, London4.715
Sinus Surgery Centre40-42 Lee Terrace, LondonN/AN/A
Lewisham Medical Centre308 Lee High Road, London3.6256
Mr Anthony Aymat10 Independents Road, LondonN/AN/A
Mr Ricard Simo10 Independents Road, LondonN/AN/A
Mr Irfan Syed10 Independents Road, LondonN/AN/A
Mr Javier Moraleda10 Independents Road, LondonN/AN/A
ics-partners Recruitment & TrainingP O Box 56414, Blackheath, LondonN/AN/A
Miles Parnell OphthalmologyBMI Blackheath Hospital, 40-42 Lee Terrace, LondonN/AN/A
Dr Charles Mazhude40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, LondonN/AN/A
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, LondonN/AN/A
Mr Petr J Hanek40-42 Lee Terrace, LondonN/AN/A
Neeraj Kumar Garg – BMI The Blackheath Hospital40-42 Lee Terrace, London51
NhsUnited KingdomN/AN/A

Tube & Train stations nearby Blackheath

Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Blackheath to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. There are 1 train or tube stations within the Blackheath area. Here are the main ones

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
BlackheathTranquil Vale, Greater, Blackheath, London4.453

Post offices in the area of Blackheath

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Blackheath provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Blackheath Village Post OfficeBlackheath Grove, London3.426

Schools in and around the area of Blackheath

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Blackheath vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
All Saints Primary School2 Blackheath Vale, London52
CTK Emmanuel Sixth FormBelmont Grove, London3.547
Brooklands Primary SchoolMedebourne Close, London3.34
St Margaret’s Primary SchoolLee Church Street, London54
Baby Lambs Day Nursery322 Lee High Road, London4.47
Click It Kids11 Bennett Park, London11
LEYF – Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-School21 Lee Road, London4.85
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Prakashjot KaurQuaker Meeting House, Lawn Terrace, Blackheath, LondonN/AN/A
St Matthew AcademySaint Joseph’s Vale, London3.265
The ConservatoireLee Road, London4.557
Bright Horizons Blackheath Day Nursery and Preschool113 Lee Road, Blackheath, London4.211
Bright Horizons Lee Park Day Nursery and Preschool50 Old Road, London51
Brooklands PreschoolThe Clubhouse, LondonN/AN/A
First Steps Pre-school1 Pond Road, London513
John Ball Primary School20 Southvale Road, London46
Heath House Preparatory School3-4 Blackheath Grove, LondonN/AN/A
Blackheath Montessori CentreIndependents Road, London51
The Village MontessoriKIngswood Halls, Kingswood Place, Blackheath, London4.26
My and Me1 Tranquil Vale, London4.610
Mary-Clare Therapies35 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London52

Things we love about Blackheath

Blackheath has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Blackheath has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

The types of restaurants

Blackheath is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Clarendon HotelMontpelier Row, London4.31730
Zerodegrees Microbrewery Restaurant Blackheath29-31 Montpelier Vale, London4.3638
Cafe East Pho3-5 Montpelier Vale, London4.31493
Buenos Aires Cafe17 Royal Parade, London4.3569
Everest Inn41 Montpelier Vale, London4.3543
Panas Gurkha Restaurant318 Lee High Road, London4.3957
Village Staff Ltd45 Tranquil Vale, London4.311
Tziganos – Italian & Spanish Restaurant17 Montpelier Vale, London4.3322
Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway15 Tranquil Vale, Greater, Blackheath, London4.3162
GAIL’s Bakery Blackheath3 Blackheath Village, London4.3953
Tasty Grill & Pizza175 Lee High Road, London4.370
The Hare & Billet1a Hare and Billet Road, London4.31257
The Saffron Club39 Tranquil Vale, London4.3196
Pizza Express64-66 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London4.3630
Taste of Raj9 Royal Parade, Blackheath, London4.3460
The Crown – Blackheath49 Tranquil Vale, London4.3742
The Vintage Fish120 Lee Road, London4.3244
Côte Blackheath15-16 Royal Parade, Blackheath, London4.31110
Madeleine’s Creperie (Restaurant,Ice cream,Cafe)1 Tranquil Vale, London4.3581
Blackheath Fish & Chips1 Blackheath Village, London4.3163

Supermarkets in Blackheath

Out of all the other services in Blackheath, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Blackheath.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Tesco SuperstoreHancock Road, Bow, London3.8618
Tesco Express162 High Street, London3.493
Tesco Petrol StationTesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road, London3.9260
Sainsbury’s LocalBromley By Bow Sainsburys Block D The Plaza, Devas Street, London3.9214
PremierUnit 1, Caramel Court, Payne Road, LondonN/AN/A
Tony’s Food StoreUnited Kingdom4.722

Museums & Galleries in the area

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Blackheath through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Green space in the city of Blackheath

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Blackheath in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Pubs in the area

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Blackheath. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Blackheath.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Brockley Brewery & TaproomUnit 28, Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Manor Lane
Hither Green
SE12 0TX
Taproom open Weekends at the brewery’s new brewing site in Hither Green, opened in late 2019. Range of the brewery’s beers available to drink in or take out. Re-opened on 18th February 2023 after a period of refurbishment.
Crown Tavern117 Burnt Ash Hill
Lee
SE12 0AJ
Built in the 1860s as a multi-roomed pub, the ground floor has been converted into a single space with some separation between areas. As part of refurbishment a purpose built restaurant area (single storey) was added at the rear. Large beer garden at the front with parking and cycle racks at the rear. Function room with own bar on first floor is available for hire. Re-opened after extensive refurbishment on 11 August 2015 with six handpumps.
Duke of Edinburgh394 Lee High Road
Lee
SE12 8RW
A friendly Victorian corner pub which is the only riverside pub in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated next to the River Quaggy on the main road between Lewisham and Lee. The exterior is little changed since originally built in the 1870s. The interior is not so well preserved being a single room dominated by the front-facing bar. Usually has real ale available. Tuesday night is quiz night which starts at 8.15pm.
Lord Northbrook116 Burnt Ash Road
Lee
SE12 8PU
This spacious and tastefully furnished corner pub was acquired by Fuller’s in 2016. The interior has pastel shade walls and a rear conservatory restaurant area. Rustic tables and chairs abound and large picture windows give great street views. See the pub’s website for details of various music and other events held including vinyl nights and a fortnightly quiz. You can even listen to an audio book whilst visiting the lavatory!
Summerfield60 Baring Road
Lee
SE12 0PS
A Victorian house with en-suite letting rooms accommodation above. The U-shaped bar is of a traditional style, augmented with comfortable sofas. Patio seating out front with garden at rear. Quiz on Tuesday.

Gyms in Blackheath

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Blackheath could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

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Other areas nearby

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Blackheath, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Catford See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Horn Park See the guide here
Crofton Park See the guide here
Western Ladywell See the guide here
Ladywell See the guide here
Lewisham See the guide here
Kidbrooke See the guide here
Brockley See the guide here
New Cross See the guide here
Maze Hill See the guide here
Deptford See the guide here
Westcombe Park See the guide here
Greenwich Peninsula See the guide here
Denham See the guide here
Charlton See the guide here
Greenwich See the guide here
Catford See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Horn Park See the guide here
Crofton Park See the guide here
Western Ladywell See the guide here
Ladywell See the guide here
Lewisham See the guide here
Kidbrooke See the guide here
Brockley See the guide here
New Cross See the guide here
Maze Hill See the guide here
Deptford See the guide here
Westcombe Park See the guide here
Greenwich Peninsula See the guide here
Denham See the guide here
Charlton See the guide here
Greenwich See the guide here

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Blackheath?

There are always activities happening in lively Blackheath. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Blackheath page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Blackheath snapshot.

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