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 |
Property to rent in Mottingham
On the borders of the London Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bromley, Mottingham, although located in the London postcode SE9 has open green spaces around it – with Elmstead, Chislehurst and Marvels Woods close by. A famous son of Mottingham was W G Grace, the famous cricketer who played for Eltham Cricket Club. Mottingham also has good transport links to central London and is close to Greenwich and the Kent countryside. If you’re looking for property to rent in a quiet area that is close to London, then Mottingham could be the ideal location. Families who are searching for houses to rent in Mottingham will discover the larger properties are located in Mottingham Lane and West Park. If you’re looking for houses to rent in Mottingham you should expect to pay a weekly rental of around £219+ per week. The types of Mottingham property for rent are predominantly 1930s and post war houses.
Amenities for Mottingham properties
One of Mottingham’s most well known features is Eltham College, which is a public school of some note. It has a junior school and senior with co-ed at sixth form level. Eric Liddell was a pupil (Chariots of Fire fame), as was Mervyn Peake – author of Gormenghast. Residents of Mottingham can pay a membership fee to use the school’s fitness centre, which has a gym, swimming pool and tennis courts. There are several golf courses in the area – Royal Blackheath Golf Course is opposite Mottingham station, where there is also a bird sanctuary. There are two riding schools in Mottingham, a library and a garden centre that runs gardening courses for budding horticulturists. Mottingham is essentially a suburban family area - often referred to by its residents as ‘Mottingham village’. Although the area is not known for its night life, there are a number of take away restaurants, and a further selection of restaurants in nearby Eltham High Street. There is a parade of shops for basic needs in Mottingham Road with the main shopping area in neighbouring Eltham, which has a wide range of shops and supermarkets.
Letting agencies and transport in Mottingham
If you’re looking for property to rent in Mottingham you will find a number of estate agents in Mottingham and the surrounding areas that will help you find the right property. People looking at renting property in Mottingham might like to extend their search to nearby Eltham, Grove Park and New Eltham. Commuters can travel by train from Mottingham Station to Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Victoria in under 30 minutes. By road the A2, A20 and M25 all run close by.
