mistymummy

Thanks all for your responses. I understand that the kind of money I am preparing to spend won't take me very far in the village. So these areas which you suggested West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Gypsy Hill, and Crystal Palace etc. How does one commute from these areas to the school and then back to nearest station because during my short visit to the area I did not remember seeing many buses. I have a car but don't think it will be a practical option in the morning when I will be competing with parents for parking space and will have to drop the car back home before I head to station. Also Jonny, you mention Great Brownings. When you say not to eveyone's taste - can you please elaborate a bit more. thanks

Hi All My son has recently been offered admission to DCPS which is on Gallery Road in Dulwich. We currently do not stay in this area and are now looking to rent a property nearby (before we finally buy something). I would really appreciate some thoughts from people living locally in this area as I know locals can offer the best perspective. Our main criterion are: a). A decent size house / flat (currently we have a 1200 sq feet flat with a garden and are used to the size) b). Not too far from DCPS (preferably on way to over ground station) c). Near to a station that has direct connection to London Bridge d). Safe neighbourhood (important) I currently pay ?1500 p.m in rent and can go up to ?200-300 higher but not much. Will we get something fitting our criterion in our budget? Will really appreciate comments / suggestions.