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How is life in Bellingham? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Bellingham is an area of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Lewisham. It lies south of Catford, east of Sydenham and north of Beckenham, and is part of the Catford postal district (SE6). “

Other areas nearby

Whenever you’re not sure about if you want to move into an area for sure, making sure that you have considered your other options is important to confirm a decision or perhaps sway you in another direction. Find some other nearby regions to help you make a decision about Bellingham.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Beckenham See the guide here
Penge See the guide here
Stoneleigh See the guide here
Sydenham See the guide here
Downham See the guide here
Chinbrook See the guide here
Sydenham Hill See the guide here
Forest Hill See the guide here
Catford See the guide here
Honor Oak See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Crofton Park See the guide here
Western Ladywell See the guide here
Ladywell See the guide here
Lewisham See the guide here
Beckenham See the guide here
Penge See the guide here
Stoneleigh See the guide here
Sydenham See the guide here
Downham See the guide here
Chinbrook See the guide here
Sydenham Hill See the guide here
Forest Hill See the guide here
Catford See the guide here
Honor Oak See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Crofton Park See the guide here
Western Ladywell See the guide here
Ladywell See the guide here
Lewisham See the guide here

Finding an estate agent in Bellingham

If our guide on Bellingham caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.

Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Bellingham.

Sale & Rental properties in Bellingham

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What type of amenities may you need in Bellingham?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Bellingham name before moving in the neighbourhood.

What schools are nearby in Bellingham?

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Bellingham. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Base Zero Nursery109A Randlesdown Road, Gramsci Way, London4.9135
Drum-kit & West African DrumsTuitionsRoberto Sterza, Bromley Road, LondonN/AN/A
Ebony Gold Education75 Crantock Road, LondonN/AN/A
Small Wonders Daycare Ltd89 Bromley Road, LondonN/AN/A
Lewisham Piano Lessons46 Randlesdown Road, London55
AAC Tuition Ltd32 Bellingham Green, London51
Building Blocks Day Care59 Daneby Road, London4.25
Conisborough CollegeConisborough Crescent, London49
Iain Doran Guitar Lessons: LondonFirhill Road, London513
Saint John Baptist Church of England Primary School41 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley419
Monkey Music66 Canadian Avenue, LondonN/AN/A
OASI School Of English17 Bargery Road, LondonN/AN/A
Chris McCartney – Violin, Piano and Guitar Tuition12 Aldermoor Road, LondonN/AN/A
ElfridaElfrida Crescent, London4.516
Athelney Primary SchoolAthelney Street, London411
KIDSRKIDSAllerford Road, London4.610
Umbrella House Day Nursery185 Brookehowse Road, London4.714
TamsDayNursery74 Bellingham Road, London53
St arshels22 Franthorne Way, LondonN/AN/A
Bubbly Nursery for Special Needs Children32 Bellingham Green, London518

Post offices in the area of Bellingham

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Bellingham branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Catford Delivery OfficeRoyal Mail, Catford Delivery Office, 94 Bromley Road, London3.2102
Bellingham Post Office12 Randlesdown Road, London4.430

Medical institutions in Bellingham

Bellingham has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Bromley Road | Elysium Healthcare84-86 Bromley Road, London4.34

Tube & Train stations in and around Bellingham

Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Bellingham to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. There are 2 train or tube stations within the Bellingham area. Here are the main ones

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
BellinghamLondon3.626
Beckenham HillUnited Kingdom3.914

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Bellingham?

There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Bellingham. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Bellingham listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.

A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of Bellingham offerings.

In Bellingham, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Bellingham? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Bellingham to help you decide to move in there.

What are the range of supermarkets like?

Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Bellingham. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Museums & Galleries nearby

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Bellingham we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Green spaces and parks of Bellingham

One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Bellingham offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Pubs in the region

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Bellingham. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Bellingham.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Bellingham Ex Servicemen’s Club10 Allerford Road
Catford
SE6 3DD
A members’ club affiliated to the CIU. Opening hours may vary so please contact site in advance if travelling from afar.
Catford Bridge TavernStation Approach, Catford Bridge
Catford
SE6 4RE
A mock Tudor former Courage pub that rises up next to the bridge it is named after. Bare wooden floor with tiling around the bar counter. Mixture of high and low seating and a pool table in the front room. The rear room has padded bench seating and some raised booths and has an open-to-view kitchen. This pub was saved from permanent closure in 2012 following a strenuous local campaign and was named 2013 CAMRA South East London branch Pub of the Year while run by Antic Group. The pub closed again shortly thereafter, suffered serious fire damage to the upper floors in March 2015, then finally reopened at the end of March 2017 under new ownership. In June 2023 the pub was acquired by Portobello Brewery who subsequently reinstalled handpumps, the previous operator having removed them in 2021. Quiz night Wednesday.
Catford Constitutional108-110 Rushey Green
Catford
SE6 4HW
This reincarnation of the Constitutional, a short distance away from the original venue of the same name that closed in 2019, was opened by Antic in early November 2022 in a former Argos store. The decor of the large rectangular bar area is typical Antic shabby chic with an eclectic mix of wallcoverings, lighting and furniture. Background music is often played, and at increased volume on weekend evenings. The food menu focuses on British pub classic meals and roasts on Sun.
London & Rye109 Rushey Green
Catford
SE6 4AF
The pub is all on one level and step free. Its name references the nearby medieval highway which went to Rye in Sussex. The building itself is from the late 1800s and has been a retail space of one type or another since then, this is its first time as a pub. Inside it is long and deep with a relatively short glazed frontage. It can accommodate some 150 customers sitting inside plus there is a covered area at the front for outside drinking. It has a few notices about famous local people and a number of silhouette decorations of cats in various pub-related poses (including drinking pints of beer and lying under a table).
Has a rare rule for a UK pub that you must leave the bar counter area as soon as you have been served. No standing at the bar with your drink is permitted.
Perry Hill78-80 Perry Hill
Catford
SE6 4EY
A large locally listed interwar detached pub with wooden floors and panelling, and a large garden. After having been closed for a couple of years, the pub was refurbished and reopened by new operators in April 2021. The head chef is ex-The Wolseley.

Are the restaurants in Bellingham any good?

Bellingham has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Papa Johns Pizza223, Bromley Road, Bellingham, Catford4.3218
Wok Express261 Bromley Road, London4.3109
Ottoman BBQ10A Randlesdown Road, London4.332
Katsu Shoku, Pan-Asian Restaurant, Catford10 Randlesdown Road, London4.3147
Very Nice114 Bromley Road, London4.3153
Chilli Pepper257 Bromley Road, London4.378
Smoke Pan215 Bromley Road, London4.387
Morley’s Bellingham50 Randlesdown Road, London4.3158
Turkuaz Restaurant163 Bromley Road, London4.3952
Baburchi Indian Takeaway4A Randlesdown Road, London4.338
Original Jerk Bites235 Bromley Road, London4.379
Baraka257 Bromley Road, London4.31
Coconut Palm Jerk Centre225 Bromley Road, London4.3259
Chicken ExpressBromley Road, London4.31
Time Kebab House221 Bromley Road, London4.3133
Perfect fried chicken263 Bromley Road, London4.336
Morley’s Bromley Road213 Bromley Road, London4.368
Velmas16 Randlesdown Road, London4.324
Flakey Crust BakeryBellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, London4.328
Mobile MunchiesOffice No 1215 Access, Bromley Road4.3N/A

Gyms to stay in shape in Bellingham

While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Bellingham might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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