neighbouring areas
Postcodes
| SE1 | SE16 | SE22 | SE3 |
| SE10 | SE17 | SE23 | SE4 |
| SE11 | SE18 | SE24 | SE5 |
| SE12 | SE19 | SE25 | SE6 |
| SE13 | SE2 | SE26 | SE7 |
| SE14 | SE20 | SE27 | SE8 |
| SE15 | SE21 | SE28 | SE9 |
Kidbrooke is in the London Borough of Greenwich and covered by postcode SE3. The name originates from Kyd Brook, a watercourse now known as the River Quaggy. Kidbrooke was a predominantly farming area until the 1930s although there was some development in the Victorian era. The construction of Rochester Way was the beginning of rapid development, building on most of the farmland until now, only a few sports fields remain. Property for sale in Kidbrooke, close to the huge Ferrier Estate, will benefit greatly when plans for complete redevelopment get the final go-ahead. Another dominating modern construction is Kidbrooke School, which was the first purpose-built comprehensive school in London. Estate agents selling property in Kidbrooke understand that it is an area of mixed fortunes. Houses in Kidbrooke start at under £200,000 for two bedrooms, but for almost the same money you could find a luxury flat in a secluded gated community. If you are looking for a property to rent in Kidbrooke, £1,100 per month will get you a three bedroom 1930s' semi-detached house in fine decorative order. For first time buyers there is a wide choice of flats in Kidbrooke starting at the modest price of £120,000 for one bedroom.
Amenities for Kidbrooke properties
Kidbrooke Comprehensive School was the focus of TV chef Jamie Oliver's campaign to improve school dinners. Since September 2005, Kidbrooke School has been re-designated as an Arts College specialising in Media, Drama and Art. Kidbrooke is served by several primary schools and, in the surrounding towns, by an equal number of large secondary schools. Kidbrooke is centrally located in south east suburban London, with neighbouring Blackheath most popular for shopping, dining and leisure pursuits.
Transport in Kidbrooke
Properties in Kidbrooke are served by a network of major roads and by railway stations in Kidbrooke and neighbouring Eltham.
Surrounding areas
Whilst searching for properties in Kidbrooke to buy or rent, you may also like to consider Eltham, Blackheath, Shooters Hill, SE3 & SE10, and Charlton.