daveshorty Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi all,My partner and myself are looking to move to East Dulwich for the first time and have been looking at a place on Melbourne Grove (at the end quite near the station). Could anyone advise on whether that area is safe and nice to live in?Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
indya Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yes very nice, super convenient and as safe as anywhere in ED. good luck Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 If you have a fondness for right angles, as in new-build rather than hundred-plus-year-old approximative construction, you might consider heading a few steps further away, into the 1990s St Francis estate -- centred on Abbotswood Road, accessible through Edgar Kail Way (think Sainsbo SuperStore).Whichever way you jump, welcome to the 'hood! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It's gangland down there mate Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 The only thing I'd say against that end of Melbourne Grove is that as it's made very narrow with parking on both sides so it's frequently crammed with stationary traffic, so if noise and pollution bother you that could be a problem. Otherwise, great area and safer than most, in my experience. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 steveo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's gangland down there mateDon't be mean Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It's full of thieves, vagabonds and a very persistent and elusive highwayman down there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecksniff Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm the dandy highwayman whom you're too scared to mention. I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention. The devil take your stereo and your record collection ( from all the allegedly stationary traffic). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-997555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 It's safer than it used to be. I have vague memories of it being a mugging hotspot ten plus years ago, and a couple of shootings further up Melbourne Grove, but it's mellowed a lot since then. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-998020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's a safe area. Crime rate is 'average' and has been falling for a number of years. Check out http://maps.met.police.uk/ for details. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-998047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkE Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I don't live on MG or any of the adjacent streets, but do walk through it to the station (and back) every day.The stretch between EDG and the station appears to be nice, quite typical of the sort of street of terraced houses that is common to East Dulwich. The primary differences that make MG stand out, in my view would be:1) traffic - it's definitely a ratrun at times and can be a pain navigating through. I don't own a car, but if I did would consider this a pain.2) parking - as per the above, there is a severe lack of it. that said, there's a lot more parking in front yards that have been converted than most streets, perhaps a reaction to the lack of parking itself. That the yards have enough space to park is a plus in my view. Most streets don't.3) environs - the pavements feel wider than many of the other streets, and the trees (particularly the ones with blossom at the station end) are generally nice4) safety - I've never felt unsafe walking through there, in the four years that I have5) businesses - the part of the street beyond the kink definitely invites a different type of visitor to the street (compared with, say, Derwent Grove). More vans etc.6) public transport - the proximity to the station and also both the 40/185/176 and 37 routes is a major, major plusI actually think that MG is quite different to most of the residential streets in ED, but still as nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-998105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's fine. But wear sensible shoes and try to keep reasonably fit. You never know when you might need to break into a prolonged sprint. Try to keep some kind of weapon handy after dark. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-998109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartblock Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's safe. I walked that way to work for ten years, sometimes after a few post- work drinks, so late at night in the dark and I never felt at threat from muggers or traffic. The Sardinian restaurant would be an excellent local place to eat and the 'pre-loved' clothes shop is great to browse in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-998137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDR Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'd say very safe but be more aware that there will be a lot of building work on the old hospital site as a new health centre and secondary school to be built.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-1000213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minder Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just to say that bike theft is rife in the area but other than that it's 'safe and nice' to live in! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-1000223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzle30 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I lived there - other end to the station and never had any problems, used to walk to and from the station to get to work, frequently after catching the last train home home, drunk without any problems. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106296-melbourne-grove-safe-area/#findComment-1000423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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