What Are The Most Sought-After Residential Areas Of South London?

South London has grown hugely in popularity in terms of being a safe and sought-after residential area in recent years…

What are some of the gems of South London?

Clapham

Clapham is a popular residential area, especially with young professionals and young families!

The properties around Clapham Common are particularly sought-after, and there are some beautiful townhouses in and around Clapham Old Town.

There’s an excellent choice of schools in and around Clapham, with nurseries or schools such as Oliver House School, Parkgate House School and Eaton House The Manor School being particularly popular.

Brixton

Brixton has undergone an incredible transformation over the last decade, as lots of people have moved south of the River Thames, to call Brixton home.

Brixton is a very popular area for ‘foodies’, due to Brixton Market/ Electric Avenue, which is home to Brixton's market traders, which are open an incredible 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday.

Brixton Underground Station links Brixton to the centre of prime London, with a journey from Brixton station to Green Park (Mayfair), taking 11 minutes!


Oh, and Crystal Palace was named as The Sunday Times Best Places to Live winner in 2022…!


Greenwich

Greenwich Park is one of the best parks in London!

It’s incredibly with local residents both during the week and at weekends!

Greenwich offers potential residents fantastic views of the River Thames and the London skyline.

It’s also home to the Old Royal Naval College, The Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum.

Popular schools nearby include: Blackheath Prep (a 15 minute drive from Greenwich), Greenwich Waldorf School and James Wolfe Primary School.

Dulwich

Dulwich is an affluent area in South London, which gives residents a real village-like atmosphere!

There are a a number of independent shops, such as Dulwich Books Ltd and the Dulwich Trader, cafes, such as The Dulwich Clock Cafe and Romeo Jones and restaurants, such as Rocca Di Papa and Megan's in the Hamlet Restaurant.

Dulwich is home to Belair Park and Dulwich Park and excellent schools, such as Dulwich Prep London and Dulwich College.

Crystal Palace

There are lots of green spaces and parks in and around Crystal Palace, such as Crystal Palace Park, Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, Norwood Park, Westow Park and South Norwood Lake and Grounds, which helps make Crystal Palace a superb place to live!

Schools such as The Laurels School, The Cedars School and Oakfield Preparatory School (an 8-minute drive from Crystal Palace), all draw potential homebuyers with young families to the area!

Oh, and Crystal Palace was named as The Sunday Times Best Places to Live winner in 2022…!

South London offers potential homebuyers a number of lovely, leafy green residential areas to call home…

Which of these options would you consider moving to in South London?

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