Living in Honor Oak Park
Thinking about moving to Honor Oak Park? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.
Your guide to moving to Honor Oak Park
Why Honor Oak Park is a good place to live
Honor Oak Park, with its quaint charm and rich history, serves as an ideal residence in London. Residing here offers you a perfect blend of tranquil suburban lifestyle without compromising on the convenience of city living. Easy access to good schools is beneficial to families, while excellent transport links, with Honor Oak Park station connecting to London Bridge in a matter of 15 minutes, caters to the commuters. If you fancy dining out, the main street, Honor Oak Park, offers a variety of eateries and shops. Add in the spectacular views of the city courtesy of its hilly landscape, and Honor Oak Park emerges as an attractive choice for living.
What's Honor Oak Park famous for?
Honor Oak Park is famous for its historic tree, the Oak of Honor. Queen Elizabeth I was reported to have been entertained there in 1602 - a point of interest to history buffs. Additionally, the iconic comedian Spike Milligan, who began his musical endeavors in Honor Oak, lends its fame. More recently, Honor Oak Park is well known for its substantial transformation as a neighborhood, best exemplified by the arrival of the Overground.
Things to do in Honor Oak Park
Honor Oak Park guarantees you will never be short of things to do. You can start by discovering the multitude of local coffee shops, restaurants, gift shops, and delicatessens that line the main shopping strip. Leisurely nature walks at One Tree Hill and Brenchley Gardens, provide quiet escapes paired with picturesque views of central London. If feeling sporty, try a round of golf at the Aquarius Golf Club. The childhood playground of Spike Milligan, Blythe Hill Fields, is home to an annual festival. Lastly, for a cultural fix, the Brockley Jack Theatre and the nearby Horniman Museum and Gardens are definite must-visits.
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Properties currently for sale in Honor Oak Park
Whether you're looking to buy a family home or a beautiful apartment, we've got you covered.
Offers over
£425,000
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
2 bed maisonette for sale
Ebsworth Street, London SE23Offers over
£1,750,000
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms4
- Living rooms3
6 bed detached house for sale
Duncombe Hill, London SE23
Transport in Honor Oak Park
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Honor Oak Park.
Local connections
- Honor Oak Park
- National Rail
- 0.1 miles / 0.2 km
- Crofton Park
- National Rail
- 0.5 miles / 0.8 km
- Catford
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Forest Hill
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Catford Bridge
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Brockley
- National Rail
- 1.1 miles / 1.8 km
Schools in Honor Oak Park
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Honor Oak Park.
Education in Honor Oak Park
- Stillness Junior School
- Ages: 7 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2020)
- Stillness Infant School
- Ages: 3 - 7 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- St William of York Catholic Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Dalmain Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2019)
- Fairlawn Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2019)
- Prendergast Ladywell School
- Ages: 4 - 16 years old
Local pubs in Honor Oak Park
Brockley Jack
Brockley, London, SE4Honor Oak
London SE23We are South London's new dining experience, located in Forest Hill. Let's engage!
London Beer Dispensary
London SE4Railway Telegraph
London SE23Pub and dining room. New gastronomic destination in Forest Hill.
Croft Park Tavern
London SE4