This neighbourhood of North Eltham sits nestled beneath the serene Shooter’s Hill. A suburban oasis in itself, families have flocked to the area for years for its plethora of green space and wonderful schools. Once a village, the area is home to some especially large houses by London standards, the majority of which are typically suburban late Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Outside their homes, residents make good use of the multiple parks - Eltham Park North and Eltham Park South, but also love the range of eateries and shops. Near the parks, locals enjoy stopping for a coffee at Pottery on the Parade or even for a pint at the Long Pond pub. Further south in the neighbourhood, its high street, Bexley Road, is lined with any type of food one could want. Whether it’s Indian food at Star of India or Italian food at Azzurro, there’s really something for everyone. While the area is sought after, transport options are reasonably limited, with just Eltham station nearby, running two Southeastern services into town every hour.

The area didn’t see much development until a mansion, known as Park Farm Place, was built in the 18th century. By 1899, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark had acquired the house, later converting it into a children’s home and then into a convent. At the start of the 20th century, housebuilder Archibald Cameron Corbett purchased a good portion of the surrounding area, allowing local development to pick up. Eventually, a railway station was opened, leading to expensive houses being built near the station. Around this time, Cameron Corbett banned alcohol from the neighbourhood - making it difficult for pubs to open. However, by 2005, the law was finally changed, allowing for the area’s much loved pubs to reopen, many of which remain today.

Lord Herbert Morrison once lived in the neighbourhood. He was a famous British Labour politician, especially active during the Second World War and the post-war era.

The neighbourhood is unfortunately bisected by the very busy A2 road. This loud thoroughfare brings 6 lanes of traffic through the neighbourhood. Still, just steps away from the road, locals enjoy quiet side streets and beautiful green spaces.

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.