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Eltham
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Herne Hill
Kennington
Lee
Lewisham
New Cross
Old Kent Road
Peckham
Rotherhithe
Southbank
Sydenham
Walworth
West Norwood
Woolwich


Beckenham, BR3, is bordered by Penge, Sydenham and has good rail, tram and bus links.


Albermarle Road

In 2005 Point Central, a new development of single and double flats, built overlooking park and St George.



Birbeck Road

Architecture and history:

Named after George Birbeck a founder of the Birbeck Freehold Land Society in 1851.


Clock House Road

Architecture and history:

After large mansion near Beckenham Road now occupied by Leisure Centre.


Elm Road

Architecture and history:

Named after local Elm Farm.


Kelsey Park Avenue

Architecture and history:

Named after Kelsey Park mansion which stood in grounds of what is now Kelsey Park.


Mackenzie Road

Architecture and history:

Possibly after Colonel Mackenzie who was a local resident.


Ravenscroft Road

Architecture and history:

After Francis Ravenscroft a founder of the Birbeck Freehold Land Society in 1851.