East Dulwich has come out on top again after being named as one of the UK’s Best Places to Live by The Sunday Times.
East Dulwich is often referred to as one of London’s “poshest areas” according to The Sunday Times, and the average price for a property in this area could set you back £840,194 according to Rightmove.
East Dulwich is often referred to as one of London’s “poshest areas” according to The Sunday Times. (Image: Contributor)
This neighbourhood with its plethora of historic buildings was featured in the list on account of its “prized assets” like its private schools, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich Park.
The neighbourhood’s “community spirit” and “urban energy”, being so close to Peckham, is also of note.
Nestled between Honor Oak and Herne Hill, this popular suburban neighbourhood has become a popular area that has featured in many best places to live lists over the last few years, by the likes of Muddy Stilettos and The Times.
Known for its Victorian and Georgian architecture, vibrant street art and scenic walking spots, East Dulwich is a popular choice for Londoners to live, with the commute to central London taking just under 40 minutes.
The neighbourhood has a strong art scene, from its popular street art trail featuring works from the likes of Stik and Conor Harrington, to its historic 19th century art gallery featuring works from Rembrandt, Poussin and Rubens.
But on a more contemporary side, East Dulwich is also home to Stephen Wright’s House of Dreams, in which this avid art collector has turned his terraced house into a vibrant and eclectic exhibition showcasing his finds from around the world.
Alongside its art, East Dulwich is also well-known for its food scene, with a variety of places to find cosy brunch spots to curl up in, to a huge array of eateries in areas like Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Village.
Some of East Dulwich’s top spots include Trinco – a plant-based Sri Lankan restaurant that won a Gold Seal at the Good Food Awards, and Megan’s – a dog-friendly Mediterranean restaurant well-known for welcoming remote workers.
Known as one of Southwark’s more leafy neighbourhoods, this area has plenty of places to walk including nearby Dulwich Park, a Grade II listed park with 29 hectares of land to explore as well as a vegetable garden and a café.
But if you fancy exploring nearby, you’ll find other popular neighbourhoods like Herne Hill with its historic lido at Brockwell Park, and Forest Hill where you’ll find the Horniman Museum – a Victorian building housing a large collection of artefacts that is also free to enter.
