Mottingham is a neighbourhood nestled on the edge of the borough of Bromley, just beneath the Eltham area. While the neighbourhood doesn’t attract many young professionals, it’s easy to see why families are drawn to the locality. Most of the housing stock is made up of larger post-war council estates. However, there are also several streets lined with larger family houses, equipped with large front and back gardens. For those that don’t have their own gardens, it’s easy for them to take advantage of the local public recreation facilities, like those at Foxes Fields or the Mottingham Farm Riding Centre. Beyond the abundant greenery, there are also many modest eateries in the area, like local favourites Jolpai Indian Cuisine and Munchies Sandwich Bar. Despite appearing to be a fairly typical suburban area, Mottingham has also managed to hold onto some of its unique history and culture. Between the local First World War memorial, vintage finds at Collectable Books, and modern art at Gerald Moore Gallery, Mottingham is not quite as indistinct as some Londoners might think.

The area of Mottingham served predominantly as farmland until the mid-1800s when Mottingham rail station was built. Later on, at the end of the century, Eltham College was formed in the area, in the former Royal Naval School building. Sir Robert Geffrye’s Ironmongers also moved their almshouses to the neighbourhood after finding that their homes in Hoxton had become too ‘working class’ and hectic. Shortly after this move, development picked up in the area. Schools and shops emerged - leading to the city’s construction of over 2,000 council estate homes. Since then, many of the former 19th century buildings have been converted into further housing for the ever-growing population.

Famous cricket player, WG Grace, lived in the Mottingham area. The building in which he lived, The Fairmount, has since been converted into a residential care home.

Unfortunately, a higher proportion of Mottingham is considered to be deprived in at least one dimension than the average London neighbourhood. Due to this, the area can sometimes have a bad reputation amongst other South Londoners. Still, the neighbourhood has an abundance of affordable homes and is easily accessible by Southeastern rail.

Eltham College, which has been around since 1842, has recently completed a new facility called the Turberville Building. Housing a futuristic mathematics department, the new building boasts beautiful features like its triple-height size and glazed atrium. In the west of this postcode, the Vixen Heights development is currently under construction, providing 20 one, two and three-bedroom luxury apartments over 6 storeys.