Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Falconwood is an area of south east London within both the London Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. It is north east of Eltham and south west of Welling. “
Other nearby areas around Falconwood
You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Falconwood? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.
| Neighbourhood name | Link to our guide |
|---|---|
| Longlands | See the guide here |
| Eltham | See the guide here |
| Plumstead | See the guide here |
| Longlands | See the guide here |
| Eltham | See the guide here |
| Plumstead | See the guide here |
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Some great things about Falconwood
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Falconwood has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Falconwood.
Are the restaurants in Falconwood any good?
Falconwood has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 113a Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 88 |
| Pizza Go Go | 84 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 77 |
| Falcon Tandoori | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 4.3 | 95 |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 4.3 | 52 |
| Marabou Fish Bar | 231 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 113 |
| Shell | 147-173 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 28 |
| Joy Spice Indian Takeaway | 119A Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 68 |
| Subway | 88 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 72 |
| McDonald’s | 38 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 1019 |
| Bella Napoli Pizzeria – Welling | 35B Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 111 |
| Wow Taco | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 4.3 | 88 |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, The Green, Welling | 4.3 | 344 |
| Da Peppino | 125-129 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 581 |
| Jolly Fenman | 64 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 4.3 | 664 |
| PAYA Cuisine (Sidcup) | Gloucester Parade, 4, Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 4.3 | 144 |
| Avenida | 83-85 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 186 |
| Moza Spice | 8, Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 4.3 | 34 |
| New Ming Chinese Restaurant | 79 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 247 |
| Bengal Spice | 138 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 86 |
| The New Cross Turnpike – JD Wetherspoon | 55 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 4.3 | 1247 |
Gyms in Falconwood
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Falconwood.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Parks and green spaces in Falconwood
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Falconwood is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Falconwood 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 Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1BW | This former JD Wetherspoon outlet, reputed to be their smallest in the country, came under new ownership in the summer of 2023. Initially at least, the cask beer range has continued in similar vein to that previously with a mix of regular and changing brews. Often hosts weekend events such as bingo and karaoke. |
| Berry & Barrel | 18 Well Hall Parade Eltham SE9 6SP | Family-run shop conversion pub serving craft beers, real ales, wines, gins and cocktails. Opened in a former dry cleaner’s shop in December 2020. A long room equipped with high tables and stools and with a traditional bar counter. Two prominent electronic boards display a large range of keg beers and cask ales on offer with details of ABV and price. Cask and keg beers are not clearly differentiated so you will need to ask for confirmation at time of placing your order. |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DQ | Just off the High Street, re-opened in February 2014 and takes its name from the building’s original use as a postal sorting office. The external signage still shows The Old Post Office as the pub name! Spacious pub originally, when run by Antic, furnished in shabby chic style with various bric-a-brac wall and floor standing adornments like typewriters, sewing machines, postal items and dolls’ houses. Quiz night on Wednesday at 8pm. Portobello took over from Antic here in 2020. Closed for significant refurbishment in July 2023, reopening in early October 2023 with the number of handpumps reduced to 3, usually selling only Portobello cask ales. |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club | Bexley Road Eltham SE9 2PE | Founded in 1890. Please check with venue for opening hours. |
| Long Pond | 110 Westmount Road Eltham SE9 1UT | Situated in a former plumbers’ merchant shop near the entrance to the long closed Eltham Park railway station, this deceptively extensive micropub opened on 12th December 2014 and is named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. It fills a massive geographical gap in the local pub landscape. May also be contacted on 07921-579781. There are 5-6 local real ales served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. This includes the house beer 3.6% ABV ‘Pond Life’, believed to be Tonbridge Traditional. There is also real cider and perry, usually from Dudda’s Tun as well as wine, several Chapel Down gins, several single malt whiskies and soft drinks. In true micropub tradition there are no lagers or alcopops on offer. Seating at the front is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is an area of low tables and chairs in an area called The Dorchester Room! The long brightly lit white painted corridor to the toilets at the rear is always stacked with a large number of full and empty casks. SE London CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017. SE London CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2017, and runner-up 2016 and 2020. Traditional pub cold snacks are available in the form of pork pies, ploughman’s and platters. No children. No dogs. Card payment strongly preferred here, rather than cash payment. Mobile phone use frowned upon in bar area – rear corridor may be used. |
| Park Tavern | 45 Passey Place Eltham SE9 5DA | A free house since 2022, this traditional Victorian pub retains the original Truman’s Brewery tiled frontage and signage. The stylish interior has elegant drapes, bar lamps and chandeliers, an impressive wooden bar and a real log fire. Decorative plates and pictures line the walls. Jazz and light classical background music complements the atmosphere. Offers an impressive selection of real ales, together with ciders, craft beers and lagers, whiskies and wine. There is also a well kept heated rear garden, plus additional seating to the front and side. 8 handpumps on bar counter, 6 regularly in use. |
| Rising Sun | 189-191 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1TS | A pleasant traditional pub on the High Street refurbished in September 2014. Offers a good selection of reasonably priced food in addition to two or three real ales from the Greene King stable. There are 4 handpumps on the bar counter. A Lilley’s fruit cider (non real) could by found on one of the pumps in Spring 2022. |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club | Court Road Eltham SE9 5AF | Clubhouse was built in 1664 for John Shaw, banker to King Charles I. |
| Rusty Bucket | 11 Court Yard Eltham SE9 5PR | Previously the Crown, this venue re-opened in April 2018 after a significant re-development of the site but pleasantly retaining the pub’s original ground floor frontage. Run by a couple of friends who are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all beers. It sells a selection of up to 3 cask ales (but usually 2) from a small number of local Kent and London breweries plus some guests from further afield. Real ciders and perries, keg beer, bottles, cans, wines and spirits are also available. The pub is smaller than in its previous incarnation, although it does not strictly follow the ‘micropub’ rules as it plays recorded music. Walls are half-panelled and brightly painted. Cask ales and ciders / perries are served by gravity dispense from a small walk-in chilled room behind the bar counter, from a three tier nine cask stillage. There were initially 11 keg beer taps on the back wall but in late November 2018 this was increased to 18. Seating is at trestle style tables with low chairs. Basic snacks include cheese boards and also displayed in jars on the bar counter may include, variously, pork pies or scotch eggs. 2, sometimes 3, cask ales available. Three spotlessly kept toilets. Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted. |
| Tudor Barn | Well Hall Pleasaunce, Well Hall Road Eltham SE9 6SZ | The Grade II* listed Tudor Barn is situated in the attractive surroundings of the Well Hall Pleasaunce in Eltham. It was originally built in the 16th century by the family of William Roper and links back to King Henry VIII and the Tudor monarchy. The ground floor is home to a traditional gastro pub with two outdoor drinking and dining spaces and the first floor is home to The Tudor Gallery perfect for hosting weddings and private events. Table service only Spring 2022. See also Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tudorbarn |
| White Hart | 2 Eltham High Street Eltham SE9 1DA | A 20th century mock-Tudor style pub with wood panelling and comfy sofas at the front. There is also a pleasant and well maintained garden. |
| Woodcroft Club | 254 High Street Eltham SE9 1AA | Formed in 1913. Has its own Bowls Club. |
| Bat & Ball | 275 Court Road Mottingham SE9 4TH | Micropub in a former florist’s shop at the end of a terrace of shops which opened on 23rd November 2023. There is wide range of drinks available including draught lagers and wine in addition to cask beer on gravity and bag-in-box cider served from a chilled room. Seating for roughly 30 inside at settles and high stools. Cash or card payment is welcome. |
| 71Southwood | 71 Southwood Road New Eltham SE9 3QE | Formed in 1927, was refurbished and rebranded as 71Southwood in 2017 |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road New Eltham SE9 2BD | Founded in 1892 moving to current home in 1901. |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Falconwood. 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.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street, London | 4.1 | 2058 |
| Tesco Express | Tower Mews, London | 3.4 | 37 |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 46 High Street, London | 4.4 | 303 |
| Asda Walthamstow Supermarket | Shopping Centre, 19 Selborne Road, London | 4.1 | 1716 |
| Sainsbury’s | 112 High Street, London | 4.2 | 2753 |
| Londis Coppermill Lane | 153 Coppermill Lane, London | 3.8 | 62 |
| Tesco Express | 43-45 Saint James Street, London | 3.2 | 45 |
| Lituanica Walthamstow | 29-31 High Street, London | 4.4 | 396 |
| Poundland | 3-5 Palace Mews, London | 4.2 | 227 |
| Super Grows | 235 High Street, London | 4 | 8 |
| Best Foods Supermarket | 156-158 Forest Road, London | 4.4 | 129 |
| Collins Stores | 83 Palmerston Road, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| Tesco Express | 82-84 Forest Road, London | 3.4 | 120 |
| Tesco Esso Express | 394 Hoe Street, London | 3.1 | 36 |
| International Supermarket London | International Food Stores, High Street, London | 4.3 | 602 |
| Global Food & Drink | 44 Saint James Street, London | 4.6 | 7 |
| Greener Habits | Unit 2, Crate, 35 Saint James Street, London | 5 | 41 |
| Rio Market | 73-75 High Street, London | 4.4 | 67 |
| Nungua Market African Food | 32 High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| BG MARKET London | 37 High Street, London | 3.8 | 10 |
Museums & Galleries in the region
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Falconwood through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
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Is the local life vibrant in Falconwood
There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Falconwood. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Falconwood listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.
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The amenities you might need in Falconwood
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Falconwood. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
Health amenities that are in Falconwood
Falconwood 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhs Blackfen Medical Centre | 161 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 4.5 | 2 |
Schools around Falconwood
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Falconwood vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood | The Green, Welling | 3.2 | 36 |
| Bexley Grammar School | Danson Lane, Welling | 4.3 | 56 |
| Falconwood Pre School | 30 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 4 | 1 |
| Bishop Ridley CE Primary School | Northumberland Avenue, Welling | 3.8 | 16 |
| Rainbow Preschool | 31-39 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 5 | 1 |
| Medua Bilingual Nursery | 2 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 4.9 | 8 |
| Hook Lane Primary School | Kent, Faraday Road, Welling | 4.6 | 5 |
| AllStars ROCKschool – Welling | Harris Academy Falconwood, The Green, Welling | 5 | 7 |
| St Francis Polish School | Northumberland Avenue, Welling | N/A | N/A |
| Danson Nursery | 31 Dansington Road, Welling | 5 | 1 |
| D & S Swim School | 80 Rennets Wood Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| JE Music | 30 Wendover Way, Welling | 5 | 1 |
| Good Shepherd Playgroup | 142 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | N/A | N/A |
| Little Wings Big Dreams | 43a Bellegrove Road, Welling | N/A | N/A |
| Danson Primary School | Danson Lane, Welling | 3.9 | 9 |
| Sandringham Pre-school | St. Mary’s church hall, Sandringham Drive, Welling | N/A | N/A |
| Eastcote Primary Academy | Eastcote Primary School, Eastcote Road, Welling | 3.8 | 4 |
| St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School | Ruskin Avenue, Welling | 3.5 | 17 |
Post offices of Falconwood
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Falconwood can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Shop Plus Welling | 80A Ruskin Avenue, Welling | 5 | 2 |
| Welling Post Office | 40 Bellegrove Road, Welling | 3.5 | 54 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | 2 Churchfield Road, Welling | 0 | 0 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Falconwood
Train and tube stations in Falconwood can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welling | Station Approach, Welling | 4 | 46 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026