Jump to content

Recommended Posts

All the roads down the hill from Denmark Hill station are absolutely lovely, so I guess it depends a little which road you are referring to? The roads up the hill from the station are nice too, by the way. I'd be more worried if you said Loughborough Junction station, rather than Denmark Hill station!

There's a couple of nice pubs (Crooked Well, The Phoenix, The Grand Union), nice restaurants on Camberwell Church Street (Caravaggio's, Mangal, Angels & Gypsies), a lovely coffee shop with good food on the corner of Denmark Hill and Love Walk. Tennis courts on Camberwell Grove. Ruskin Park closeby and Herne Hill for an additional selection of pubs, restaurants (or Bellenden Road if you fancy a change of scenery).

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-650514
Share on other sites

Depends what you mean by "behind" I suppose, but generally it's an excellent area. South or east of the station probably better than north or west. Don't be put off by the SE5 postcode, it's a fairly quiet area if you're not too close to the main road. Grove Lane, Grove Park and Camberwell Grove have some of the nicest houses in SE London.


Camberwell proper is really improving, with good places to eat and drink.

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-650584
Share on other sites

Denmark Hill was once a thriving area, with the Camberwell Palace Theatre live shows , the Odeon Cinema corner of

Coldharbour Lane, the Golden Domes Cinema very small with gas lamps at the side of the auditorium, this was facing the tram shelter in the middle of the road, the trams were noisy you could hear them at a show, but they got you there and home for a few pence.


A Lyons Corner House for your cuppa, or get your fresh pies or sausages from Kennedys, your radio?s from Analoy Radio shop, walk round Woolworth buy a few things for just pence, buy your clothes or even a watch or a gun at J. A. Davis the Mail order Store.


Get that excellent service from a much smaller Kings Collage Hospital, no large Dentist Block then, drop into the Fox on the Hill for a livener, visit Ruskin Park, take a train for that day out from Denmark Hill Station.


You might even bump into Freddy Mills who lived at the top of the road.


Those were the days, now very much altered, the changes are not for the better, still if you did not know how it was then it could suit you.

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-650591
Share on other sites

Good posts - I love Dulwich. Look at this description of our area by a letting agent Portmoor ? http://www.portmoor.co.uk/rent-dulwich.html . I think it sums us up ? we are ?the most charming corner of London.? Would definitely recommend it. Denmark hill is a bit of a mini Dulwich in my oppinion. There are really good pubs (but not as many). There is quite a lot of wealth (in roads behind the station). The big difference is that the transport is better in Denmark Hill but is is slightly more dangerous being just south of Camberwell (but very much the best end as near Camberwell Green which is not too bad). I would definitely say don't worry too much on the crime stats (prob worse as they lump the whole of SE5 together and Denmark Hill much safer than the north of SE5)
Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-650637
Share on other sites

Although the streets are lovely, its extremely quiet and deserted on an evening which I find quite scary. Personally from 930pm onwards I call a cab to pick me up from Denmark Hill to drive me home which costs a fiver. It may just be me being overly cautious as I would do this wherever I lived in London if the streets were that quiet.
Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-650845
Share on other sites

Just moved near there. Love it. Beautiful architecture in the streets mentioned. Doesn't feel like being in 'Camberwell' - reputation-wise. But of course it's not far.


Much better transport and cheaper cabs from town. Crooked Well better food than Franklins certainly, best in area.


Closer to Camberwell and Bellenden Rd, which are a lot more laidback and indepedent spirited and less 'Northcote Road' than LL.


Not as good for parks/grenery though. And yes, it's closer to the dumps. But that's London for you. Do it.

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-651138
Share on other sites

Have lived on Dagmar Road and Grace's Road. Never a problem crime wise. Probably similar levels of general crime to ED. Burglaries lower I reckon as less suburban.



Neighbours were literary agent, smattering of housing association, two architects, pharmacist, head of marketing for BBC TV, a furniture specialist at one of the big auction houses, couple of Dulwich college staff, lots of journos, media types.


Again pretty similar to ED I imagine.

.

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/32836-denmark-hill/#findComment-652325
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Our cellar was damp constantly and we were told that there were many underground streams in Dulwich (which eventually end up in the river in Belair Park),  Agree it is connected  to the water table. We had all old plaster removed from walls and replastered, 
    • Andy did a good job for me doing up a flat - bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen for a very reasonable rate. He’s a top notch painter and decorator and can turn his hand to many other trades too. I’d highly recommend him - nothing was too much trouble.
    • A ramp would not be suitable for Love Dulwich. Gradient would be too steep, also length of ramp would go into road. We considered a ramp in the house to get down 2 steps (internal) but an OT who measured said we would need a clear space of around 9 feet plus because of the height of steps.
    • Over the past few months, Jan from Silver Fern Landscapes has completed several projects for us.  (He was recommended by a neighbour.)  We have been very pleased with his work.  Some details are below: Built and replaced several trellis fence panels.  In one part it was very complicated due to a large vine that had grown into/around the trellis.  He was able to save the vine, having unpicked it from the old trellis and then securing it to the new.  The vine went into a bit of shock, but is now thriving. Repaired the top frame to our garden side-return door, replacing rotten wood, and repainting the new to match. Repaired the loose tiles in our front walkway Along the way, during his visits, Jan also gave advice on various topics, such as how to best care for: our recently re-planted lawn, a tree that lost a large branch, and the vine mentioned above.  His working style is straight forward...he shows up when he says he will, discusses what needs to be done, provides timely quotes, completes the work as agreed, and sends an invoice. No drama, no hassle.  We will definitely be calling on Jan again when future garden-related projects arise! silverfernlondon.co.uk/silver_fern_landscapes.html
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...