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A local guide to move in Catford

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Catford is a district in south east London, England, and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. It is southwest of Lewisham itself, mostly in the Rushey Green and Catford South wards. The population of Catford, including Bellingham, was 44,905 in 2011. “

Finding an estate agent in Catford

If our guide on Catford 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.

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The facilities you might need in Catford

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

Tube & Train stations in and around Catford

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 Catford to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. There are 2 train or tube stations within the Catford area. Here are the main ones

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Catford BridgeLondon3.865
CatfordRavensbourne Park, London2.937

Health amenities that are in Catford

Catford has 4 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
University Hospital LewishamLewisham High Street, London3641
University Hospital Lewisham Urgent Care Centre368 Lewisham High Street, London3.336
University Hospital Lewisham: CardiologyHigh Street, London32

Schools in and around the area of Catford

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Catford vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Dunstan’s CollegeStanstead Road, London440
Early Years Service (Lewisham)United KingdomN/AN/A
David Hamilton48 Bromley Road, LondonN/AN/A
Lewisham School Improvement TeamTown Hall, Rushey Green, LondonN/AN/A
Rushey Green Nursery41 Rushey Green, London4.25
Key Largo MontessoriSt Laurence CofE Church, 37 Bromley Road, London59
OASI School Of English17 Bargery Road, LondonN/AN/A
Small Wonders Daycare Ltd89 Bromley Road, LondonN/AN/A
Monkey Music66 Canadian Avenue, LondonN/AN/A
The Growing Patch NurseryBrownhill Baptist Church, 292 Brownhill Road, London53
Ebony Gold Education75 Crantock Road, LondonN/AN/A
Emiliano Caroselli drum lessons68 Catford Hill, London51
Triplet Music Tuition174/176 Firetex House, LondonN/AN/A
Rushey Green Primary SchoolCulverley Road, London4.114
Little Elms Catford50 Muirkirk Road, London4.741
Holbeach Primary SchoolNelgarde Road, London4.813
Holy Cross Primary SchoolCulverley Road, London4.85
The Park Nursery3 Edwin Hall Place, London2.33
Bay Tree House Day Nursery32 Bromley Road, London2.813
Little Blossom Day NurseryIvydene, Saint Fillans Road4.47

Are there many post offices in the region of Catford?

Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Catford can be found by checking out the table below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Catford Delivery OfficeRoyal Mail, Catford Delivery Office, 94 Bromley Road, London3.2102
Post Office/Catford Supermarket187-189 Rushey Green, London2.8127

In the city of Catford, what kind of things are there to do?

What makes the heart of Catford? 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 and gyms that exist in Catford to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.

The types of restaurants

Catford is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Catford.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The London & Rye – JD Wetherspoon109 Rushey Green, London4.3943
Sapporo Ichiban13 Catford Broadway, London4.3356
Domino’s Pizza – London – Catford2 Brownhill Road, London4.3253
KFC Catford – Rushey Green158 Rushey Green, London4.3378
Chick Chicken81 Rushey Green, London4.3371
Tai Won Mein90-92 Rushey Green, London4.3546
China Express269 Brownhill Road, London4.363
Sangley Fish & Kebab House282 Sangley Road, London4.338
Morley’s Fried Chicken Sandhurst RoadSandhurst Road, London4.337
Sea Breeze Fish Bar2 Muirkirk Road, London4.3129
Saigon Foods24 Catford Broadway, London4.3175
SubwayCatford, 150 Rushey Green, London4.3104
Favorite Chicken & Ribs Catford7, Station Buildings, Catford Road, London4.3130
Pizza 2 Night26a Catford Hill, London4.3140
Very Nice114 Bromley Road, London4.3153
Pide Grandfather of Pizza15 Catford Hill, London4.3137
Ravensbourne RestaurantUniversity Hospital Lewisham, Green Zone, 1, Lewisham High Street, London4.370
Malai Thai Lewisham230 Hither Green Lane, London4.376
Mekan Restaurant Bromley road13 Bromley Road, London4.3739
Nando’s Catford74-76 Rushey Green, London4.31018

Museums & Galleries in the area

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 Catford 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

Supermarkets in Catford

Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Catford, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.

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

Public houses of Catford

As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Catford has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.

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.

What type of green space is there in Catford?

One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Catford 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

The range of gyms in Catford

More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Catford easy.

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

What areas are nearby?

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Downham See the guide here
Bellingham See the guide here
Forest Hill See the guide here
Honor Oak See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Horn Park 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
Brockley See the guide here
Blackheath See the guide here
Downham See the guide here
Bellingham See the guide here
Forest Hill See the guide here
Honor Oak See the guide here
Lee See the guide here
Horn Park 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
Brockley See the guide here
Blackheath See the guide here

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