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Blackfen

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £444,931

  • all dwelling types£444,931
  • detached house prices£529,000
  • terraced house prices£425,472
  • semi-detached house prices£500,417
  • flats and maisonettes prices£232,667

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 49

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

    Vibe

    No car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Blackfen a nice place to live?
A: Blackfen is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London.

Q: How safe is Blackfen?
A: Blackfen has a below average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 49 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 35% below the national average, and 30% below the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Blackfen?
A: Blackfen has 49 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Burnt Oak Junior School, Bexley Grammar School, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Sherwood Park Primary School and Blackfen School for Girls. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Blackfen?
A: The majority of residents in Blackfen identify as White (British) (76%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.