Blackfen is a largely residential area that is located in the London Borough of Bexley. The name ‘Blackfen' originally referred to the black wetland on which Blackfen used to sit. Bordered by Bexley, Eltham, Sidcup and Welling, Blackfen has many nearby open green spaces that surrounds the River Shuttle which flows through the area. After the sale of The Danston Estate in 1922, Blackfen saw a large-scale housing development which is why there are mainly 1930s homes that sit in the area today. Days Lane, Blackfen Road and Sherwood Park are all thriving and sought-after areas in Blackfen.
Many local amenities are on offer across Blackfen, residents can head to Blackfen Road where they will find useful independent stores such as Daysies Florist, J. Ayre Bakery, Blackfen Cafe and The Beauty Lounge Salon. Some great cuisines can also be found within Blackfen, including, El Iberico- Spanish Tapas restaurant, Meze Lounge Sidcup- Traditional Turkish restaurant, Pride of India- Indian restaurant and The Oval Brasserie- Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant.
The Borough of Bexley has a 44% lower crime rate than London and also a 28% lower crime rate than England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Some great private parking options are available within the Blackfen area, residents needing a secure space can pay either a daily or monthly fee and choose from nearby spaces such as Burnt Oak Lane, Sherwood Cl, Woodside Lane, Albany Cl and more, all of which are within 15 minutes of Blackfen.
A large selection of Pubs and Restaurants are found in Blackfen, The Broken Drum, The George Staples, Jolly Fenman and The Hangar Micropub are all nearby options for residents to choose from. There is also the option to head to the surrounding areas of Belvedere, Sidcup and Eltham for more nightlife venues.
Various Schools are dotted in and around Blackfen, parents have some great education options to choose from, such as, Blackfen School for Girls, Sherwood Park Primary School, Days Lane Primary School and more.
Blackfen offers a wide range of green spaces which are perfect for pet owners. Dog walkers can choose to explore the local spaces of Danson Park, Avery Hill Park, Oxleas Woods and East Wickham Open Space.
Bexley Station, Eltham Station and Sidcup Station all provide great links into London and surrounding areas. Bexley Station offers a 31 minute service into Charring Cross and a 40 minute service into Cannon Street. Local Buses are also found within the area.