Hither Green Area Guide
Architecture and property
Hither Green is an increasingly popular choice for homebuyers. The area has a varied property market with a good selection of late Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as newer builds like Meridian South development. Boasting a village-like feel and a strong sense of community, Hither Green is a perfect choice for young families and professionals.
Eating and drinking
Here in Hither Green, we are lucky to enjoy a selection of beautiful parks and fabulous places to eat and drink with the Station Pub, Sapore Vero and Drinks at Bob's to name a few. Residents also benefit from fantastic transport links into central London, including trains to London Bridge in just 10 minutes for a day or night in the city.
Parks and commons
Outdoor space is generally a must for families and being such a family dominant area, it’s no wonder Hither Green has some beautiful greenery. Manor Park, Manor House Gardens and Mountsfield Park all offer amazing outdoor space and even host summer festivals, outdoor cinemas and the odd farmers market on a Sunday where you can grab fresh produce.
Famous residents
It's rumoured that Alexander Mcqueen, Jude law and Rob Becket all grew up in Hither Green, so if it's good enough for them, could Hither Green be the perfect place for you to lay down your roots?
Transport
Hither Green provides direct trains to Central London from Hither Green Station. Hither Green Station is classed as zone 3. The fastest journey times into London are approximately:
- Hither Green Station to London Bridge in 10 minutes
- Hither Green Station to London Charing Cross in 22 minutes
- Hither Green Station to London Cannon Street in 23 minutes
Education
Hither Green boasts a range of fantastic schools, making it a great choice for families with children. Home to the trio of Brindishe schools as well as many celebrated secondary schools, Hither Green has a lot to offer. Some of the local schools include:
- Brindishe Lee – an open-plan primary school.
- Brindishe Manor – an open-plan primary school.
- Brindishe Green – an open-plan primary school.
- Trinity Lewisham School – an all-through school for children aged four to 16.
- Colfe’s School – an independent co-educational day school, for ages three to 18.
Council Tax
| Council tax band | Council tax charge for 2021-2022 | Value of property on 1 April 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,162.41 | up to £40,000 |
| B | £1,356.15 | £40,001 to £52,000 |
| C | £1,549.18 | £52,001 to £68,000 |
| D | £1,743.62 | £68,001 to £88,000 |
| E | £2,131.09 | £88,001 to £120,000 |
| F | £2,518.56 | £120,000 to £160,000 |
| G | £2,906.03 | £160,001 to £320,000 |
| H | £3,487.24 | over £320,000 |
Area snapshot
We guide you through the process
Discovery is part of the excitement in finding a new home. At Stanfords, we are full of useful information about the locality and are here to answer your questions to make sure you’re fully informed when making such a big decision.
For a Lettings and Estate Agent in Hither Green that can really help, call us on 02086996778 or find our branch page
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Call the office and chat to one of our consultants about your needs, we're happy to chat through the benefits of moving locally and your needs.
We do our best to make sure that it’s the relevant properties to your search that will be sent to you; however, we try to show a little diversity in case something grabs your attention. At times we will call you to check that you are still looking and make sure that your criteria haven’t changed.
We are available for appointments 6 days a week and will do our best to arrange viewings for you during the daytime so you get to see the property and locality clearly. We don't believe 'Virtual viewings' are true reflections or provide all the visual and physical information that you need to get a clear picture about a property, its immediate surroundings and general locality.
We will walk you through the step by step process of moving forwards with a property whether it be Sales or Lettings.