Nunhead is a prime example of a London village. It has a strong sense of community and a traditional high street, lined with shops like a butcher and a baker as well as local pubs surrounding the green. There is also good, affordable housing stock in this area, including Victorian terraces sought after by families looking for space and new-build flats, preferred by young professionals. Residents will have access to several rail operators as well as the Overground, making the commute relatively painless, and access to Peckham nightlife comes without having to sacrifice space or quiet.
Nunhead has a villagey feel and its community revolves around a series of festivals throughout the year. There is a recently-regenerated village green, and local village shops like bakers and butchers as well as pubs surround it. People often rent here with plans to buy in the long-term.
Nunhead has an average crime rating from the Met police. The 2014/2015 crime rate was notably lower than the overall London crime rate, while the violence against the person rate was about the same.
Parking is generally not too troublesome in Nunhead. The rate of car ownership in this area is a little low for London, at one car for every two households. Road links, including the A2 and the A20, are good without running through the centre of the neighbourhood.
Nunhead has a good range of local pubs, as well as a few retaurants and bars. However, nearby Peckham is a nightlife destination, and can easily be reached from Nunhead - and transport links to Shoreditch via the Overground are also good.
Housing in Nunhead is primarily Victorian, including terraces and semi-detached villas, and there are also some post-war social housing estates and modern blocks of flats - it's a good place to look for an affordable family home. There's good access to green space in Nunhead, including a village green, Peckham Rye Park and Common, Telegraph Hill Park, and Brenchley Gardens. Nunhead Cemetary is a beautiful, if Gothic, place to walk. Schools in this area are generally good, including both state primaries and comprehensives that are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted. There are sought-after private schools in neighbouring Dulwich.
Nunhead has a good stock of Victorian terraces and semi-detached villas, alongside some post-war and modern flats - many of which would make suitable homes for pets. The neighbourhood also has abundant green and open space, including a village green, Peckham Rye Park and Common, Telegraph Hill Park, and Brenchley Gardens. Nunhead Cemetary is a beautiful, if Gothic, place to walk a dog.
Nunhead is in Zone 2 and is well-served by trains, though there is no Tube link. Nunhead station is served by Thameslink and Southeastern - Victoria can be reached in 18 minutes, and St Pancras in 30 minutes. Honor Oak Park station is served by Southern and the Overground, as are Queens Road Peckham and Brockley. Peckham Rye is served by all of the above: Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, and the Overground. The area is also well-served by local buses. Road links, including the A2 and the A20, are good without running through the centre of the neighbourhood.