anyone live in dulwich?

[petemurphy]

looking at maybe moving there - any comments whats it like - have a 2 year old daughter and the mrs. any comments on the schools - which are the best primaries? heard heber is quite good? any parts not to live looking at about 600k

hows transport into town?

thanks

[agxster]

From what I read recently it's getting expensive:

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/yummy-mummie...

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/dulwich-is-t...

[petemurphy]

think its always been not cheap but then where is in london!

[Simon5]

Dulwich village is beautiful but pretty expensive, great village atmosphere with the park too. East Dulwich is so much nicer than it used to be too, a bit louder than the village though, think upmarket high street with some really stunning butcher/fishmongers/farm shops in amongst the pubs, bars and restaurants.

My other half grew up there and she turned out alright so it can't be that bad :-)

[macar]

Used to live there for 15 years, schools great for 5-11 year old but not so good 11+ ( unless you want to pay-then excellent). Transport to London ok, look towards Honour Oak area, then you get three options of overland station, close enough to walk if need be( 5 miles).
Prices vary road by road dependant on many factors.
Lots of good pubs and restaurants, loads of green spaces-Peckham Park(***) and Dulwich Park(*****)
Theres a few negatives;
Lots of yellow crime boards appealing for witness'ss( muggings etc), we lived in some nice areas and were burgled 4 times. Cars broken into 5 occasions, vandalised twice.