Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Blackheath, South East London

Property to rent in Blackheath

Blackheath, covered by postcode SE3 and in the London Borough of Greenwich and Lewisham is a delightful and peaceful village nestled by the wide open space of the Heath. Local designer shops mix with a large selection of bars, cafés and restaurants, providing a unique and friendly atmosphere for local residents, who are predominantly families and professional couples. For people searching for property to rent in Blackheath the area offers a good mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes, a high number of which have been converted into flats. The Cator Estate, Blackheath's most sought-after location, provides wide leafy roads lined with grand family homes and conversions. People searching for flats to rent in Blackheath should expect to pay a monthly rental of £775+ for a one bedroom conversion flat in a Victorian property situated close to the village and station.

Amenities for Blackheath properties

The village is home to Blackheath Halls (on Lee Road), with a century-long pedigree of presenting a variety of music as well as running childrens’ programmes, courses and lectures. The village has a wide selection of restaurants to suit every taste – you can choose from Chinese, Modern European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Seafood, Spanish and Thai. The five pubs in Blackheath are all popular, especially those on the edge of the heath come summertime. Families viewing houses to rent in Blackheath will discover a wide selection of sporting facilities and open space in SE3. Blackheath Park, an area of south-east of the village, has five sports grounds, and Weigall Road Cricket Ground is home to Blackheath Wanderers. The Heath is one of the loveliest green spaces in London, and is particularly popular with people who fly kites. Blackheath has a number of individual shops, and the area is also well provided with supermarkets - there is a big Sainsbury's just ten minutes drive in Greenwich (as well as Boots, B&Q and a cinema). For serious shoppers, Bluewater is just down the A2.

Transport in Blackheath

There are numerous bus routes in and out of Blackheath Village and at the heart lies the railway station in Blackheath Village, with regular services in to Cannon Street, London Bridge and Charing Cross. The DLR is accessible from Lewisham Station, which is just a 10 minute walk from Blackheath.

Letting agencies and surrounding areas

There are over 12 estate agents in Blackheath with a good selection of property to rent. Other areas that might be of interest if you are viewing property in SE3 include Greenwich and Eltham.