This neighbourhood sits nestled in the eastern section of Catford. One of the few affordable areas left in south east London, families and new residents are finding plenty of reason to join the community. Aside from the extensive regeneration projects that the area is undergoing, locals love the green space that the locality already offers. Whether it’s an outdoor concert in Mountsfield Park or an evening stroll through the local cemetery’s Garden of Remembrance, there are many opportunities for fresh air. The locals there form a tight knit community, and can be found participating in one of the many free events at the Corbett Community Library or Goldsmith’s Community Centre. While the neighbourhood might not yet be known for its food scene or extensive night lift, locals are content with the multiple good schooling options and streets of modest but beautiful Victorian terraced houses. Considering all of this, it’s no wonder that London’s housing developers are beginning to pay close attention to Catford.

Development in this area of Catford didn’t really pick up until the 19th century when railway stations began to open in the neighbouring districts. At this time, wealthy landowners began to sell their farms to make way for housing developments. Following the First World War, the neighbourhood quickly became a centre of entertainment for South London. Unfortunately, despite Lewisham Council’s effort to continue the growth of the area, Catford struggled its way through the end of the 20th century. Many of the once frequented businesses had closed, taking the liveliness of the neighbourhood with them. Today, the area is continuing to receive attention from Lewisham Council as they lead multiple regeneration efforts.

Spike Milligan’s famous poem is set in Catford. Named “Catford 1993”, he wrote it after moving there as a child. It unfortunately does not paint the area in the best light.

This part of Catford is bisected by South Circular Road, a major thoroughfare. The road’s consistent traffic can detract from the area’s village feel. Residents who live in the area don’t mind it though, and find that it has helped keep housing prices down.

This area has slowly been receiving more attention from housing developers. Housing association, L&Q, recently finished redeveloping a former prefab estate into a new development, Excalibur, adding nearly 400 new homes. Looking forward, the Crickett Corner development between 16 and 22 Brownhill Road is currently under construction, taking advantage of the area’s industrial past to provide a selection of warehouse style apartments. Alternatively, the Bellingham Mews development will provide slightly larger residential properties with their own private gardens along Bellingham Road.