Top five reasons to move to Beckenham
A vibrant village in the heart of the London suburbs, Beckenham is a truly beautiful place to live. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider Beckenham for your next move:
1. A buzzing high street
Beckenham has a bustling high street with a great assortment of local amenities. There is plenty of choice in terms of independent restaurants and cafes as well as your usual high street chains.
A favourite gem is Fee & Brown, an independent coffee bar that serves delicious homemade cakes and artisan sandwiches and if you like pizza head to Sapore Vero, run by Italians, for an authentic slice. For a more lively night out you will find a great mix of bars and pubs to quench your thirst and the Big Breakfast café should not be missed for the ultimate fry-up the morning after. And if it’s shopping you’re looking for, there are independent stores aplenty and supermarkets to cater for all your needs.
2. Scenic parks and numerous sporting facilities
Beckenham has an abundance of parks including the stunning Kelsey Park, with its great playground, lakes, crazy golf and even tennis courts. The tranquil Beckenham Place Park offers excellent nature walks and is the ideal spot for cycling off-road. For other sporting tastes Beckenham has many clubs including tennis, cricket, rugby, football, hockey and running. For those who prefer indoor pursuits The Spa at Beckenham Leisure Centre and Breeze Yoga offers fantastic facilities.
3. Great schools for all ages
There is an excellent range of reputable public and private schools in Beckenham. Popular primary schools include Clare House, St Christopher’s, Alexandra Infant and Junior Schools, Marian Vian and Unicorn. For secondary education there is Langley Park School for Girls and Langley Park School for Boys, as well as the new Harris Academy.
4. Variety of property to suit any taste
Beckenham has a wide variety of properties to suit all sorts of budgets and tastes, from studio flats to Edwardian mansions. Thanks to its rich history, Beckenham has a patchwork of period properties, or for those with contemporary tastes, the Copers Cope and Albemarle Road areas have some stunning modern apartments on offer. Wherever you choose, you can be sure you’ll never be far from a train station or bus route, as well as local shops and parks.
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5. Excellent transport
Whether you prefer the hubbub of the city, or the quiet of the country, Beckenham is ideally located to get out of town or into the centre. There are nine stations serving the Beckenham area - Beckenham Junction, Beckenham Hill, New Beckenham, Clock House, Eden Park, Elmers End, Ravensbourne, Kent House, Birkbeck - with lines into London Bridge and Victoria as well as the City. Plus, links to Canary Wharf and the DLR.
There are also extensive bus services to all major towns, as well as the Tramlink to Croydon and Wimbledon.
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