Copleston Road

[Serena2012]

We're thinking of moving to the area and have seen a place we like on Copleston Road. Any views positive or negative about this street would be much appreciated. In particular, I have heard that parking can be a bit of a nightmare. Does this ring true?

Many thanks.

[edcam]

Parking's a nightmare everywhere. Nice road. Used to be Peckham but now it's East Dulwich.

[tiddles]

copleston road is great - loads of lovely families, nice houses and very close to lordship land but easy walk to peckham station.

[steveo]

But have you heard about the goings on?

[Jeremy]

Parking is fine, as long as you don't expect to park right outside your door.

edcam Wrote:

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> Used to be Peckham but now it's East Dulwich.

As far as I am aware it is still in SE15 (Peckham).

[edcam]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> As far as I am aware it is still in SE15

> (Peckham).

Yes it is but you won't see estate agents referring to it as being in Peckham, and most of its residents wouldn't either!

[edhistory]

Two problems. Jeremy:

1) St Saviour's Parish was formed out of St John The Evangelist's Parish. If you are interested you can read about it in Richard Olney's new local history book.

2) SE15 is not Peckham.

John K

[Loz]

edhistory Wrote:

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> 2) SE15 is not Peckham.

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> John K

Eh? SE15 is "Peckham, Nunhead"

[Jeremy]

Not really that interested in the history, to be honest. Copleston Road is in SE15. SE15 = Peckham and Nunhead.

It's a nice road - a handful of scruffy properties, but improving all the time. More conveniently located than much of East Dulwich.

[KathrynA]

Hi Serena

I lived on Copleston Road for a while in 2009 (my friend still does) and never had problems parking - usually managed to park right outside our door. Good road, no complaints! And you can't beat Peckham Rye for train links, plus East Dulwich station is also within easy reach - all good!

[henryb]

> Copleston Road is in SE15. SE15 = Peckham

> and Nunhead.

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Copleston Road is in East Dulwich surely! Why would estate agents lie about something like that? It makes no sense.

[missyelliott]

I also live on the road. Never had any problems parking. It's great being SE15 as it's loads cheaper to get home from town in a taxi! Plus you get the bonus of being near to 2 stations

What are the goings on Stevo?

[Guest]

Seems to be one of those road names that crop up regularly during conversations about muggings, not sure how deservedly, but I expect you could check up on that with the police station.

[bettyboop]

I have lived on Copleston road SE15 my whole life (i will not enclose how long that is!) and i assure you mr edhistory that SE15 is most definitely Peckham no matter what some snobby estate agent has told you, it always has been, check your history..sorry too tempting! I am immensely proud to be from Peckham and hate the new lingo that has arrived with the buggys and stupid shops that sell nothing of any use to any one, i have even had letters addressed to 'Bellenden Village' arrrggg makes me furious, along with many comments which turn up on this forum! But for the OP i love Copleston and find it not only useful for travel but quiet and there is also a strong sense of community i know all my neighbours and have helped each other hugely over the years. It IS Peckham and its also lovely!!! Welcome to the road. xxx

[peckhamboy]

Ms B, I'm not sure that's necessarily true or particularly helpful. I think I have seen one mention on the forum in connection with a mugging, but personally have had 5 years of walking up and down that road virtually every day without a single negative experience. Can we stick to facts please? It's a pleasant enough road, with moderately heavy traffic (due to the one way system), moderately heavy parking (due to the number of flats) and probably a bit of railway noise on the side that backs onto the line. It's in a nice area, and well located for both local stations, Sainsburys, Lordship Lane, Bellenden Rd and fairly close to Goose Green and Peckham Rye for some green space and kids playgrounds.

[bettyboop]

the traffic does depend on which end you are looking at I live at the 'peckham end' and it is a dead end and therefore very quiet. The church this end (the Copleston centre) is also useful with many things such as yoga, childcare, youth club and soup clubs along with regular events. I have not yet heard of a mugging on this road, however this isnt a impossibility all I can say is that i have never driven so have walked home after work or drinking everyday for 20 something years and have never had a problem and as the road is well lit and with friendly neighbours i feel safe.

[Serena2012]

Thank you all for your kind words of wisdom - much appreciated. Great to hear that there's a good sense of community on the street. We hope to be your neighbours soon.

[Saila]

It is lovely peckham -

flick through today's bricks and mortar (the times) i think copleston road features

a well loved, community spirited area.

i've lived here since 2000 - loved every minute of it

[genwilliams]

It's a nice street. I live there, and quite happily tell people I live in Peckham Rye; SE15 = NOT East Dulwich! Mind you, if you cross the railway tracks (over the bridge on Avondale Rise) you'll start hearing residents tell you you're in Camberwell... :)

Never had any trouble round here, and our neighbours are all lovely.

[chantelle]

i think it's a lovely street, having lived off one of its offshoot streets for two years until recently.

[LeahP]

I have lived on the road for 6 years now and love that it is slap bang in the middle of East Dulwich and Peckham High Street, awhilst Bellenden Road is a 2 minute down Choumert Road.

I have always referred to it as Peckham, which according to Southwark council it actually is. And if not, then where the hell is it?!

[henryb]

It is in East Dulwich parish - some say that makes it in East Dulwich.

[Shankley]

East Dulwich is SE22.

It's a nice area tho. I used to live at the ED end of Bellenden Rd. Which is also in Peckham.

[Ginster]

I've lived on Copleston for 7 years and love it. As people have said - near East Dulwich and Peckham Rye stations (And P Rye will connect to Overground end of 2012) so it's well placed for transport, lots of buses (and some are 24 hour) so only a short walk home from near ED station. Sainsburys isn't far, Lordship Lane very close. It feels like East Dulwich but SE15 is Peckham, you will actually find one end is SE22 (ED), middle is SE15 (Peckham) and just off is SE5 (Camberwell). Parking is always available but just not always outside your house (at least it's free and not residents permits yet.)

East Dulwich has got better and better over the years and Copleston has been mentioned as a "desirable road" in decent newspapers so I'd say go for it!

[Earl Aelfheah]

Very convenient location, but the roads do tend to be a little shabbier that side of green in my opinion.