Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in West Dulwich, South East London

Property to rent in West Dulwich

West Dulwich is a mainly residential area covered by postcode SE21 in the London Borough of Lambeth, bordering West Norwood and Tulse Hill. The area is popular with professional families with children. The type of housing in West Dulwich includes large family houses built in the 1930s and in Edwardian times. There are areas of large detached family houses - Alleyn Park overlooking Dulwich College is a good example. There is also a large development of detached houses close to Dulwich College, made famous by Margaret Thatcher who bought a property there in the eighties. People searching for flats to rent in West Dulwich will find a good selection of conversion flats and apartments in Victorian properties, as well as a number of luxury apartments in brand new purpose built blocks.

Amenities for West Dulwich properties

Families with children who are searching for houses to rent in West Dulwich will discover the area is well known for being home to Dulwich College (one of London’s leading independent schools), and there are also a number of well-respected state and private schools. Residents consider West Dulwich to be a friendly and relaxed place to live. The area has plenty of open space, with Belair Park and Dulwich Park; both have duck ponds and lots of wildlife. As well as parks there is the Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Course which is surrounded by playing fields, Dulwich Woods and Sydenham Hill Wood (a nature reserve). The area has several good restaurants and bars, off licenses, Tesco Local and other independent shops. In neighbouring Brockwell Park there is a lido, offering a fresh water pool, BBQ area and a café. You can also hire horses from Dulwich Riding School and ride on Dulwich Common.

Letting agencies and transport in West Dulwich

If you’re looking for property to rent in West Dulwich you might like to also search in Dulwich, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace. Depending on which part of West Dulwich you live, you can travel by train from a choice of several local British Rail stations: West Dulwich (services operate into Victoria station in less than 15 minutes), North Dulwich and East Dulwich (both operating services into London Bridge in less than 15 minutes). There is also a station at Sydenham Hill for people who live on the borders of Norwood and Upper Sydenham. There is good news for commuters, as from the end of 2007 once Euro Star has transferred to St Pancras, there will be twice as many trains operating from the area. There are a number of bus routes serving the area, including night buses. By road, the South Circular (A205) runs through Dulwich, providing access to the main southern motorway network.