Our Area Guides

Greenwich

Greenwich is a large urban area with population of 286,186 people. The borough is home for the maritime history (the Cutty Sack), Greenwich University, the millennium dome (The O2), a local Ikea store and many more stores for shoppers.

Charlton

Charlton is east of Greenwich and west of Woolwich. 'Charlton next Woolwich' was an ancient parish in the county of Kent, which became part of the metropolitan area of London in 1855. It is home to Odeon Greenwich, Millennium Park, Greenwich shopping park, home sense and Charlton football club and stadium.

Lewisham

Lewisham is a cosmopolitan area in south-east London, occupied by energetic, creative and diverse communities. Lewisham has excellent transport links. The town has a population of 303,536 people. Lewisham is home to colleges, shopping centres, sporting facilities and hospital.

Black Heath

Known for its expansive heath of the same name, tranquil Blackheath attracts families for its easy city commute and village feel. Alongside Georgian homes, trendy wine bars and pavement cafes, including a branch of upscale The Ivy, look out over the open green space of Blackheath Common. Blackheath Farmer's Market draws locals for weekend shopping, while classical music lovers get their fill at Blackheath. With a population of 26,914 black heath will give you the real experience of 'Britishness' in one area.