Boroughly > Compare > Blackheath vs Lewisham
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Blackheath | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3.9/10 | 3/10 |
| Schools | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Lewisham is the cheaper of the two - roughly £435k against £535k, about 23% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Blackheath scores clearly better on schools - 8/10 against 6/10.
Blackheath scores clearly better on parks & green space - 10/10 against 7/10.
Lewisham scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Blackheath | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Lewisham | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Lewisham | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Blackheath | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Lewisham is cheaper on average. Blackheath runs about £535k to buy and £1,950/mo to rent a two-bed; Lewisham is around £435k and £1,700/mo.
Blackheath scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Blackheath scores 8/10 for schools and 10/10 for parks; Lewisham scores 6/10 and 7/10.
Blackheath scores 7/10 for transport and Lewisham scores 8/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.