property, houses and flats to rent in Eltham

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neighbouring areas

Beckenham Crystal Palace Kennington Plumstead
Bermondsey Deptford Kidbrooke Rotherhithe
Blackheath Dulwich Lewisham South Norwood
Borough Forest Hill Mottingham Sydenham
Bromley Greenwich New Cross Thamesmead
Camberwell Grove Park New Eltham West Dulwich
Catford Herne Hill Peckham West Norwood
Charlton Hither Green Penge Woolwich

 

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

Famous for being the birthplace of Bob Hope, Eltham, in postcode SE9 in the London Borough of Greenwich is a residential suburb. The types of properties in the area are mainly 1930s; however there are also a number of large Victorian properties which are attractive to families. The most sought-after and prestigious areas in Eltham are behind Eltham Palace, which are populated with large detached houses, some behind gates; and towards Oxleas Wood, where you will find developments of large executive houses. Rental prices are generally reasonable in SE9, if you are searching for flats to rent in Eltham you can expect to pay £600+ for a one bedroom flat, close to local amenities.

Amenities for Eltham properties

There are a number of parks in Eltham, including Fairy Hill, Avery Hill Park (which has sports facilities) and South Wood Park, Eltham Park South (which has a swimming pool), and Oxleas Wood for pleasant walks. There are also a number of fitness clubs in the area. Eltham's most notable landmark is Eltham Palace, where Henry VIII grew up, and latterly was bought by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, who restored the Great Hall and built their adjoining Art Deco home, which is now open to the public. This is a good area for families with children, as there is a good selection of schools catering for children of all ages, as well as a theatre school, Greenwich Community College, and the University of Greenwich. For entertainment, there is the Bob Hope Theatre, a swimming pool at Eltham Pools, a number of restaurants on the high street; and for shopping, the busy high street has a wide selection of shops, including Debenhams and a Sainsbury's Superstore and a Marks & Spencer.

Transport in Eltham

If you are searching for houses to rent in Eltham and you commute into central London, you will discover the journey time is relatively quick, taking just 25 minutes to Victoria. Trains run from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Victoria ("via Bexleyheath"). There are two stations to choose from - Eltham and Falconwood, depending on which end of Eltham you live in. By road the A2, A20 and M25 all run close-by.

Letting agencies and surrounding areas

There are a number of estate agents in Eltham and its neighbouring areas with a good selection of property to rent in Eltham. Other areas that might also interest you if you are considering renting property in SE9 include Mottingham, Woolwich and Plumstead.