Living in South East London – Area Guide

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Borough Market - South East London Area Guide

The region has grown to be a favourite among new buyers who want to live an extraordinary lifestyle without spending a fortune. From new developments and modern flats to classic Victorian and Edwardian houses, South East London has plenty of open areas and parks, attracting local residents and visitors alike at weekends. The fabulous pubs and cafes near the River Thames are a must for anyone who wants to have a great time with friends and family.

From outstanding, highly rated schools for children and excellent hospitals to a wide variety of shops, this area provides exception resources and facilities catering to almost every need imaginable. This explains why, over the past ten years, locations such as Peckham have witnessed the creation of numerous new housing developments. 

South East London has a population of 1.3 million and has 5 significant wards: Bexley, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich. Each one of them has considerable charm and offers a range of interesting and often unique attributes that will make you fall in love with it. Although there are relatively few tube stations in the area, you can rely on plentiful bus routes and overground rail services. You can even benefit from travelling by boat, an incredible way to avoid the noise and fumes or road traffic whilst enjoying stunning views en route. The primary rail transport hub in the area is London Bridge station which runs services to the South East.

Packed full of history, this is an area that mesmerises with breath-taking views and world-class attractions, such as the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and Tower Bridge, one of the most iconic symbols of London.

Houses for Sale & to Rent brings you an overview of the areas in South East London to help you search the best place to live.

South East London Area Guides

Greenwich Area Guide

GREENWICH

Surrounded by open spaces and parks, Greenwich has numerous attractions all in an astonishing riverside setting only minutes away from the centre of London....
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Southwark Borough Area Guide

SOUTHWARK BOROUGH

Considered the oldest part of south London, Southwark is full of attractions and tourist landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespea...
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Lewisham Area Guide

LEWISHAM

Six miles from central London, Lewisham has become one of the best-value locations in Zone 2, with new developments commencing all the time....
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Bromley Area Guide

BROMLEY

The largest borough by area of the city, Bromley is just 12 miles from central London and offers a range of restaurants and shops, outstanding Ofsted rated scho...
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Bexley Area Guide

BEXLEY

The London Borough of Bexley is highly recommended for those looking for an affordable work/balance home and it has become an increasingly popular place to live...
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