Welcome to London Grove Park

Hi, we’ve been in grove park/downham for two years having moved from zone 1 London and over the last 6 months there has been a flood of young professionals and families into the area. I’m so happy about it we’ve got fantastic neighbours our age and managed to nab a fantastic price for a 3 bed just off downham way. This is the best of 1930s housing with big bedrooms and gardens. Every few houses has a skip outside I can’t wait to see what the area will be like in another 3 years! Get in while you can people lol

Who knew this area existed. Between affluent areas it still has plenty of potential even though prices are starting to go up. A lot of development in the area. I'll be flipping my property and getting another one local to do the same.

Same here never had an issue. I often commute late home.

Did you buy the three bed in Grove Park, which area? hard to decide if all are equally good. Closer to the station makes more sense as the train commute is short I don't want a long walk or bus to the station, buuut prices there are a bit higher.

We're undecided about whether to go for a proper terraced house here or a small flat just north of Bromley or even tinier studio in Beckenham. We know we will want a house for the family within 5 years but what is the best option for potential house price growth and safety/convenience? Any advice gladly welcomed

Typical zone 4, safe according to the police website. Petty crime at the coop mainly lol

Solid location on the up and up. Lewisham spending a tonne on regeneration outside the station will be finished early next year.

Surprised at the lower price of housing, reckon it will go up even in this turbulent market.

We are a young couple and first time buyers and we bought a lovely three bedroom in downham the area is lovely /quiet , beckenham hill park is just down the road . Grove park station is great for getting to London Bridge/Cannon Street and charring cross . Also bromley south station is just a 15 min bus ride. Grove park is nicely placed between beckenham and Bromley where there are plenty of shops and restaurants . Everyone Iv met in downham have been very friendly . It is a quiet area , but London is only short train journey away .

I live in grove park and have done for 24 years and never had a problem traveling to and from london at night .Also grove park is safe place to live.

Hi Chris,

did you finally move to Grove Park? How do you find it? Anybody else with feedback about the area?

Cheers

Nicola

Hi there I am a first time buyer looking to live abit closer to London and have been thinking about Grove Park.

Can anyone shed some light on the area, if its safe/friendly etc?

Thanks

We are moving to Grove Park soon. Can some one tell us if it is safe to walk around Grove Park Station area during night as I returned from work at about 11:30pm...

what bus from mottingham do i get to get to lead me to Marvels lane dentist in grove park?

Hi could anyone recommend a good gardener that charges reasonable rates. I desperately need to get my garden sorted out but i cant afford to pay extotionate prices.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Hi could anyone recommend a good gardener that charges reasonable rates. I desperately need to get my garden sorted out but i cant afford to pay extotionate prices.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

there's one at the bottom of Mottingham Lane called Eric Liddle. you pay something like £30 for the year and then pay individually for classes, swimming, gym use, etc. The only thing is that I think there are various times that you cant get in because it's part of a college, thats probably just during the day though, and if you wanted to go to the gym during the day on weekdays you can join up to Bannatynes for £40 a month. Otherwise there is one in Lewisham Centre which is easy to get a bus to. (261 from grove park st). I joined Bannatynes cause it's nearer and you can go almost any time, which is worth the money if you are going to go more for that

Hi

I'm thinking of buying a place in Grove Park in the new year.

Any info about the area would be much appreciated.

ie: is it a safe area, are the train packed en route to Charing Cross.

Many thanks

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We are a family of three and are planing to move to Woodbury Gardens, grove park. Just wanted to know how is the area specially commuting-wise. Is it safe to travel both on train and bus and also how about safety while walking from station during early mornings and evenings? are their good day nurseries and primary schools around.Any information about local area in general would be highly appreciated?

is it true that dara o briain live in grove park. I have been there and it looks like a lovely place to live. better tan some areas in london. I also think ant and dec live near by too. the houses look really expesive though. nothing I could ever afford

Are there any gyms in Frove Park, I would like to hear good things please as I am moving to Grove Park and very much looking forward to it. Got to be better than Mile End?

Please enlighten me.

If you want to get involved with the community activites the local Grove Park Community Group is looking for grove park residents to help out and would be very pleased to have new members, we meet at the Ringway Centre (opp Marvels Lane) once a month.

Beginners, Thursday from 8 - 10 pm

Bannatynnes Health Club

Grove Park

For details, tel: (020) 8857 3241

It's a great place for Commuting into London and has many decent Properties which are very cheap !

Blackheath is only 5 mins drive away Greenwich 10mins for some great restaurants/bars etc...

Couple of surrounding Council House areas and odd hoodie but it's not The Bronx.

hi

can you tell me about positive changes to the area?

Jesus, just want to say how ashamed I am of others that live in this area and are disregarding it so completely! Yes it could do with a revamp and some attention from both Bromley and Lewisham Councils but you all make it seem like it's the complete pits! It's not, and please remember the history of this area and the fact it is what you make of it! So for those who sit back and moan in their own front rooms but do not get involved, think about applying for voluntery work with local councils or companies to make where we work and live a better place to be. Some of you are too quick to judge and too slow to apply!

Hi, my 2 yr old daughter is about to start school soon I was wondering if any one could give me an insight into the local schools. As far as I can see they are not up to standard but I could have got this wrong. Please let me know.

The tanning salon next door to the newagents by Grove Park train station is fantastic for eyebrow threading. Honestly I highly recommemnd them.

We are thinking of moving to Grove Park, but have heard that it can be a bit rough especially by the station and because of the close proximity to Downham. Grateful for any views on this. Also, what are the primary schools like in Grove Park?

Many thanks.

Kellie

I have a 2 bedroom lovely house in grove park edweard tyler close looking to swap to 3/4 bedroom house london(pref if council). Please contact me and I'l be glad to give you more info.Email

Well it was fairly depressing reading the negative comments about Grove Park. I've been renting in MaidaVale but want to buy so am moving to Grove Park. Obviously I am realistic about the differences between the two areas (!!) but am interested in what changes you know about. I have not exchanged on my contract yet but only a week away so anything you can share will be much appreciated.

HI my name is also ALAN.I lived in REIGATE RD from 1936 to 53. I was there during the blitz of London and used to watch the dog fights of the RAF with the GERMAN fighters. Due to the closeness of a mobile gun on rail tracks we were quite often targeted with bombs and fighter planes. As you can imagine I had friends who shared in these experiences and the area was close knit. As kids we would collect shrapnel and any bullets we could find. REIGATE RD stretched from DOWNHAM WAY to VERDANT LANE.and was our playground. I returned about 2001 and was dissapointed at how the area was so dilapidated, all the houses of my time were council owned and all the people were of the eco situation (poor). We did our best, gardens were neat, no ratbag heighbours although some without kids were intolerant of the rug rats but as kids we gave payback. I remember a great life spent there. If you wish to reply or know what we endured please contact, I now live in AUSTRALIA. My email is

I'm thinking of buying a place on verdant road, catford, what are the pros and cons of area.

Thanks

Ok here we go...I've been living in Grove Park for the last two years and yeah it has a lot of downsides, like bad public transport and lack of entertainment/eateries etc...

There are some good sides too though, other than the main road and the estates towards Downham I think most other areas are very quiet residential roads where you get big houses for cheap rent. The amount I pay here is definitely only a small portion of what I'd have to pay if I lived in Greenwich or a more trendy area. As for the teenager and drunks hanging out...well I haven't come across any except a few teenagers by the TA building.

Generally I'd recommend anyone who's moving to Grove Park to consider getting a car.

A dump! Sorry have to be honest, as its filled with delinquent school kids hanging around the station and drunks in Somerfield opp the station on a week day at 7pm !!! Sadly I work in Bromley and live in London and do the commute everyday through London Bridge.

Stratford House is where Edith Nesbits house once stood (she wrote the railway children)

and anyway sometimes you dont want to drive to somewhere when a quick walk will do, I do agree that the main part of grove park by the station is a mighty bit orrible so its nice to have the nature reserve to escape the filth of grove park, maybe Im biased as Ive just become the secertary of it though.

He was one of the leaders of the peasents revolt along with Tom Cade, just off Marvels Lane

please tell us more...sounds hysterical

Grove Park is the most happening place in London right now. I love it so much! You can get the best offal here.

Sorry, but a nature reserve (!?) and the fact that there are some slightly better places within driving distance doesn't make Grove Park a good place to live. Blackheath "5 minutes away"!!? I assume you mean by Concorde. And as for the "fabulous" bars and restaurants of Bromley, are you sure? Fabulous in comparison with Grove Park's derelict fried chicken outlets, I agree, but by any other measure I don't think so.

It's an awful, depressing place to live. Combines the curtain-twitching snobbery of Bromley with the desolate, charmless atmosphere of Lewisham. Transport-wise it's a black hole too. You're basically at the mercy of South Eastern trains. Avoid it like the plague.

I'm not sure if this is close enough for you... but I've been using this place for over three years and the service is great.

Lilly Nail Salon

224, King St, London, W6 0RA

Tel: 020 8748 4357

Daksha in Bromley is the closes - she also has a salon in Lewisham. Her number is 020 8460 6909.

I don't but would like to know when you find out...

if anybody out there does know of a place where eyebrow threading is local please help!!

Anyone know of a decent place that does eyebrow threading nearby?

Does anyone know a fitness centre where you can pay as you go in, i.e. no need to subscribe?? 'cause i know i won't make it more than once or maybe twice a month...

Would be geat to know if any of you two find a nice club... although i can imagine mysrlf being pretty terrible at, it would be something interesting to try! I live just by Grove park station.

Grove Park is in London SE12. Bromley is about half a mile from Grove Park.

what changes are there going to be?

have: 3 bed house in grove park, drive, garden, large kitchen diner, open plan living room and central heating

want: 3 bed house, victorian or older property required in surrounding areas

call : 0208 851 2901 if interested

Does anyone know where i can get cheap driving lessons in the grove park area?

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Can anyone tell me where this is exactly and who it was named after?

Many thanks,

Where is the Bannatynes Fitness Centre? does anyone know the address?

Oakview Family Practice, 190 Shroffold Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5NJ – 020 8695 6677

Never had a problem before. Has 3 or so doctors men/women and are complemented by nurses and other services

Does anyone know where i can get private singing lessons somewhere around grove park, bromley, lee, hither green?

Please email me at

It comes under the Borough of Lewisham.

Is grove park in Bromley

and if you have to worry about a years contract then you aint serious about your exercise are you? if two join together it's £89 a month for the two... thats a bit nicer.

the club is clean, friendly and still quite new

Thinking of moving to Reigate Road, any advice anyone?

When are you thinking of moving? There are about to be some changes.

I have lived in Grove Park for the last two years and never had a problem myself. Nor do I know of anyone else that has had any safety issues.

It's a good place to live, 15 mins by car from Catford, Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Brixton and the south east.

It's quiet and safe, local shops like tesco, sainsburies, waitrose. Good shopping nearby in Bromley and Lewisham. Cinemas and theatres in Bromley and Greenwich and Catford.

Hi there could you let me know what do you think about Grove Park and safety?

hello, might be moving to Edward Tyler Road. Does anyone know what sort of estate it is? Is it basically ok? Would be so grateful for any info.thanks

I saw your message and wondered if you'd had any luck. I'm also looking to join a netball team and live in Crouch End.

Haven't played since I was 12 (used to be GA) and am looking to join a women's club.

Dentist in Marvels Lane. He is excellent very professional and makes it a pleasure to go to the dentist-which makes a change

Telephone 020-8857-3310