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Situated between the thriving towns of Croydon and Bromley, West Wickham is a small and leafy suburban town with a busy high street and plenty of amenities. The town is also conveniently close to farmland and fields. A lot of West Wickham’s housing can be found in quiet tree lined streets, and consists of predominantly detached and semi detached houses built in the 1920s and 1930s, many with extensive gardens. Other types of property for sale in West Wickham include retirement flats, brand new developments of luxury apartments, as well as terraced houses. The area is popular with families due to the selection of good schools and open spaces. People searching for flats for sale in West Wickham should expect to pay £219k+ for a two bedroom apartment in a sought after purpose built development. The estate agents in West Wickham have a good selection of three and four bedroom semi detached properties for sale, for which you should expect to pay from £300k+.
Amenities for properties in West Wickham
The High Street and area around Station Road boasts a wealth of local retail outlets, including a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, two Sainsbury’s, a Post Office, banks and building societies, as well boutiques, specialist shops and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafés. More extensive shopping can be found in nearby Croydon and Bromley, both of which are a short distance from West Wickham town centre. West Wickham Swimming Pool offers gym and swimming facilities. Local residents consistently report that the town has a good community spirit with the backup of a strong local residents’ association.
Transport for West Wickham
West Wickham station provides a reliable route into London Bridge Station and Cannon Street station with a journey time of approximately 40 minutes - ensuring the area is in demand with commuters. A number of bus routes operate from West Wickham to the surrounding towns of Bromley, Hayes and Croydon.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in West Wickham, you should also consider registering with estate agents in Bromley, Croydon and Beckenham.