neighbouring areas
Once a tiny hamlet on the road from London to Maidstone, Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley, is now a modern thriving town with impressive local travel, a safe environment and good shopping and educational facilities, whilst maintaining a busy village atmosphere. Much of Sidcup is typical 1930s suburbia but it retains many parks and open spaces, hinting at the great estates and large homes which once stood in the area. The type of property for sale in Sidcup comprises houses dating from the 1930s, terraced Victorian houses, large detached villa style Victorian properties in tree lined streets, modern terraced houses, as well as a wide selection of flats and apartments in purpose built blocks and period buildings. Families who are considering Sidcup property should expect to pay £290k+ for a three bedroom semi-detached house in a sought after residential road.
Amenities for properties in Sidcup
Sidcup town centre is the commercial heart of the local community, with a good mixture of well known High Street names, supermarkets and independent shops. There are also a broad range of services, including a modern library, a swimming pool, a Post Office, an internet café and a major hospital. Families with children who are searching for houses for sale in Sidcup will discover the area is noted for its strong educational profile, with many high achieving schools and colleges. Sidcup High Street is a lively night time venue, and its vast array of bars and restaurants cater for a wide variety of tastes. On the high street alone you will find Indian, Chinese, Greek and Italian cuisine. Sidcup offers a diverse range of bars and pubs, so you have a choice of places to go for a drink, either with friends or on your own. You will also discover Sidcup has plenty of open space: Foots Cray Meadows totalling 97 hectares consists of a rolling landscape, ancient woodland, the River Cray and its adjacent woodlands and wildflower margins.
Transport for Sidcup
The residents of Sidcup benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. Sidcup’s mainline station provides regular services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Waterloo (approximate travel time of 30 minutes). The area is also served by a number of regular and frequent bus services. By road the A2/M20 motorways are a short drive from the town centre, providing good links onto the M25 orbital ring road.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Sidcup, you should also consider registering with estate agents in Chislehurst, Bexley and Orpington.