We agree! Moved a year and half ago and don't regret it! ------------------------------------------------------- > I would recommend Sydenham. > > Transport there is much better via access to three > train lines (via Sydenham, Lower Sydenham and > Sydenham Hill/Penge East). I am regularly at > Canary Wharf in 30mins door to door. It will also > further benefit from the Bakerloo Line extension > passing via New Cross, with the possibility of > directly linking to Lower Sydenham in the future. > > Sydenham also has improving schools and a number > of lovely parks. While the choice of restaurants > is not as great as ED, two of the restaurants have > recently made the Top 10 in London on TripAdvisor. > > > The Greyhound should re-open in the summer after > its refurbishment, and rumour has it that a cinema > will also open this year. The local gym is great, > with excellent access to new equipment and > classes. > > And its far cheaper, with larger houses. The > Lawrie Park Triangle, Cator Road and The Thorpes > are all examples of nice pockets to live. > > The locals are friendly as well. A good mix of > young couples and families are regularly moving to > the area. > > And it borders the trendy areas of Penge and > Crystal Palace. > > Worth a look.