Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Hither Green, South East London

You can have the best of both worlds if you decide to rent Hither Green property. This nice safe quiet neighbourhood in SE13 in the London Borough of Lewisham, is within easy reach of the busy nightlife of the city (in less than 20 minutes), offers relatively affordable housing and is in a London postcode. Sandwiched between Lewisham and Blackheath, up until recently this area has been a well kept secret, and is set to keep rising in popularity with DLR links in neighbouring Lewisham. The types of properties in Hither Green are mostly late-Victorian and Edwardian bay-windowed terraces, with larger, villa style houses around Manor Park, as well as several brand new developments of housing. The railway slices Hither Green in two - the northern half towards Blackheath is more expensive, though with very similar housing to the south. The majority of flats are in purpose built blocks and conversions in period houses.

Amenities for properties in Hither Green

There are a few parades of shops close to Hither Green Station, and in neighbouring Lee Green there is a Sainsbury's. Slightly further afield in Lewisham you will discover a fully pedestrianised shopping centre with a good selection of high street chains, as well as a market, restaurants, cafés, a leisure centre and library. In the opposite direction, Blackheath Village has individual and designer shops, and the extensive heath for walks and kite flying. The site where Hither Green Hospital used to stand has been sold to developers and there are plans to open a Tesco, medical facilities, a leisure centre and residential units on the site in the future. Residents of Hither Green benefit from two good parks - Manor Park and Mountfield Park. Families who are looking at houses to rent in Hither Green will discover a good selection schools for children of all ages, two of particular note are Brindishe Primary School and St Joseph's Academy.

Transport in Hither Green

People who are looking for property to rent in Hither Green who commute into the City will discover the mainline railway station at Hither Green operates services into Cannon Street and Charing Cross with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. Additionally, Lewisham's DLR is within easy reach, providing additional rail links into central London. The A205 south circular road runs close to Hither Green, linking to the M25 London orbital and the Channel ports via the M2 or M20.

Surrounding areas

If you are searching for houses or flats to rent in Hither Green you might like to extend your search and register with estate agents in Lewisham, Catford, Blackheath and Kidbrooke.