Area guide · Greater-london

West Heath, Greater-london

has 1,154 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 64 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £190,299 across 16,382 recent sales. Prices here are up 0.2% year-on-year.

1,154Homes
£190,299+0.2%Median price
64Avg EPC score
47Median age
4,511Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

  • Population

    4,511

  • Households

    1,785

  • Median age

    46.6

Age bands

65+ 25%0-15 16%16-24 10%25-44 22%45-64 28%

Ethnicity

Asian 10%Black 6%Mixed 3%Other 3%White 79%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 2%Semi 74%Detached 4%Terraced 20%

Build age

1900 1944 88%1945 1999 10%2000 Plus 2%

Energy efficiency · avg score 64

A
0%
B
1%
C
30%
D
57%
E
12%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 89%Social 2%Private Rent 9%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £190,299▲

  • Avg price

    £219,372

  • Sales

    16,382

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 8)

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Domains

  • Crime7
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  • Health8
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  • Income7
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  • Education4
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  • Employment7
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  • Environment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    193▼

By crime type

Burglary 11%Public Order 16%Vehicle Crime 14%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Criminal Damage And Arson 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 24%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    100%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    100%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    86.4%

  • Bus stops

    6

  • EV chargers

    511

Nearest rail station: Bexleyheath Rail Station (1.5 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    158.3 m

  • Air NO₂

    14.0487 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    7.8279 µg/m³

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (22.26 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    5

  • Avg FSM %

    22.4%

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Princess Royal University Hospital (13.37 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    109

Show 25 recent applications
  • Erection Of Part One/Part Two Storey Side/Rear/Front Extension.
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 3.50 Metres, For Which The
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Front/Side Extension And Part One/Part Two Storey Side/Rear Extension.
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Involving Alterations To Existing Roofline, Including A Hip To Ga
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
  • Notice Of Permitted Development For The Alterations To Existing Electronic Communications Apparatus.
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Involving Alterations To Existing Roofline, Including A Hip To Ga
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Including Hip To Gable Enlargement, Rear Dormer Extension And Roo
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Involving Alterations To Existing Roofline, Including A Hip To Ga
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) For Continued Use As Studio Dwellinghouse (Class C3).
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
  • Erection Of Part One/Part Two Storey Front/Side/Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Garage.
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear And Side Extension.
  • Erection Of Part One/Part Two Storey Side/Rear Extension.
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Which In Total (Inc Previous Enlargements) Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original
  • Erection Of Single Storey Side/Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory.
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Involving Alterations To Existing Roofline, Including A Hip To Ga
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Extension.
  • The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 4.00 Metres, For Which The
  • Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For A Single Storey Rear Extension.
  • Non Material Amendment To Alter Length Of Rear Extension Of Approved Application 24/01579/FUL Which Allowed The 'Erection Of A Single Storey

About

About property data in West Heath

The population here is approximately 4,511, with a median age of 47. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 193 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 8% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 8. This area covers 30 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in West Heath?

The average house price in West Heath is £190,299, based on 16,382 recent sales. Prices are up 0.2% year-on-year.

Is West Heath a good place to live?

West Heath is in the 8th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is West Heath in a flood zone?

West Heath is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in West Heath?

There were 193 recorded crimes in West Heath in the last 12 months, down 8% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in West Heath?

The average EPC score in West Heath is 64, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).