Kidbrooke is a primarily residential area surrounded by some of South London's most prime real estate - yet the area itself remains more affordable than surrounding neighbourhoods like Blackheath. The area is popular with families, partially because of its Twenties and Thirties semi-detached and detached family houses. However, young professionals are increasingly looking in this area, which has seen its largest council estate redeveloped into new Berkeley Homes apartments.
Kidbrooke is a primarily residential, family area without much in the way of restaurants or bars. Locals may - for now - head to neighbouring Blackheath or Greenwich to socialise.
Kidbrooke has an average crime rating from the Met police. The 2014/2015 crime rate was lower in this area than in London as a whole, while the violence against the person rate was about the same.
Parking is not generally too much of a problem in Kidbrooke. The rate of car ownership in this area is slightly high for London, at almost one car for every two households. Road links - including the A2, the A20, and the South Circular - are very good, if sometimes congested.
This is a primarily residential area, without many restaurants or bars. However, nearby places like Blackheath and Greenwich have more on offer. Transport connections to these places,for example buses, are fairly good.
Kidbrooke's property consists of Twenties and Thirties r semi-detached and detached houses, as well as apartments, making it place you should be able to find a family home. There's a good deal of green space in this area. Blackheath Park and Cator Park are connected by the Quaggy River. There are the Kidbrooke Playing Fields, Charlton Park, and - of course - Blackheath and Greenwich Park nearby as well, for a range of open space and play facilities for children and families. Schools are generally good, and children aged 0-15 make up about 20% of the neighbourhood population.
A lot of the housing in Kidbrooke consists of Twenties and Thirties semi-detached and detached houses, as well as apartments, making it a good place to look for a home suitable for pets. Kidbrooke also has a lot of green and open space. Blackheath Park and Cator Park are connected by the Quaggy River. There are the Kidbrooke Playing Fields, Charlton Park, and - of course - Blackheath and Greenwich Park nearby as well, offering many miles of walks to explore with dogs.
Kidbrooke does not have a Tube station, but its rail station serves Charing Cross, London Bridge, and Victoria. Nearby Blackheath and Eltham stations also offer rail services. You can interchange with the DLR at Lewisham for Canary Wharf and Stratford. The area is well-served by local buses, and road links - including the A2, the A20, and the South Circular - are very good, if sometimes congested.