Positioned to the east of Eltham and below Shooter’s Hill, this area is anchored around the gorgeous Avery Hill Park. From football fields to rugby spaces, the park is one of the larger recreational areas in South London, and gets plenty of use from the locals. Additionally, the neighbourhood is also home to Eltham Warren Golf Club and a portion of the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Residents are drawn to the locality for these facilities, but also for the many wonderful schools and affordable homes in the area. The neighbourhood has a great suburban feel, meaning that many of the post-war detached homes have spaces for cars and small yards. Beyond these tree lined streets and quiet community feel, residents also love the diverse range of eateries. Whether it’s Indian food at Le Spice or tea at Lucy’s Kitchen, there are more than enough options to keep locals satisfied in between outdoor activities.

Avery Park was once made up of many small farms, but they were eventually combined at the start of the 19th century. In 1841, James Boyd, a successful sugar refiner, built a mansion on the land, which was later purchased by James Thomas North, a wealthy businessman. He turned a good portion of the house into an art gallery, and added a domed structure - known today as The Winter Garden. He also added a conservatory and a Turkish bath house to the property. In 1902, the London County Council purchased the house and surrounding grounds, converting it into a public park. Since then, the park has continued to be a local favourite!

This neighbourhood was home to London’s first training college for female teachers. Known as Avery Hill College, it was opened by the London County Council’s Education Committee in 1906.

The area unfortunately does not have the best transport connections. Despite being home to two Southeastern rail stations - New Eltham and Falconwood - there are no tube or Overground options nearby. Still, many residents love being able to have their cars in the neighbourhood, and find that the road connections are sufficient.

Eltham has seen increased investment from developers as well as its own council over the years. Having started in 2016, the borough of Greenwich has recently finished a major regeneration project in Eltham. Through this £6.6 million scheme, the high street has seen the creation of safer pedestrian routes, new trees, a cinema complex, and better public spaces. In terms of private development, the Waterford Place scheme is currently under construction providing new terraced and semi-detached homes along Holland Gardens to the east of this neighbourhood. What’s especially unique about these family friendly homes is that many of them will be entirely wheelchair accessible.