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Longlands
Bexley, London
Longlands covers the north-western corner of Sidcup in Bexley, running up toward the Chislehurst boundary through a mix of interwar semis and older cottage streets. The character is mature suburban with unusually strong heritage for the area. Listed stock includes the Grade II* Frognal House and Grade II Sidcup Place, and over a tenth of the ward sits inside a conservation area. Green space is the standout: over thirty-seven hectares, anchored by Sidcup Sports Club land, give the ward a leafy, low-density feel. Pollution scores are strong, crime rates sit well below the London middle, and housing is reasonably affordable. The trade-offs are connectivity and culture. Public transport is moderate at best — served by Sidcup and Albany Park stations but without Tube access — and the cultural offer is limited, with fewer listed food venues than a ward this size would typically carry. Schools nearby at five outstanding is modest for outer London.
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- Limited public-transport access
- 5 listed buildings
- 11.3% covered by a conservation area
- 2 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 km
- Largest green space: Sidcup Sports Club (5.3 hectares)
- 96 open venues (33 food and drink, 63 other)
Longlands score highlights
- Air & Quiet Clean air and low ambient noise by London standards (score 83/100).
- Nature Access Strong access to green space and waterways (score 67/100).
- Area development Little recent major-development activity (score 0/100).
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Property prices & growth
66/ 100
- Purchase affordability80
- Rent affordability70
- Price momentum (5yr)51
- Activity (turnover)72
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Safety
66/ 100
- Personal safety57
- Property crime71
- Anti-social behaviour72
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Connectivity
32/ 100
Median public-transport access is basic (TfL PTAL 2.0 of 8 across this ward).
Air & Quiet
83/ 100
- Air quality85
- Quietness80
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Cultural Signal
18/ 100
- Nightlife0
- Dining7
- Arts & culture7
- Retail & shops7
- Sports & recreation7
- Independent scene36
- Vitality (openings, diversity)44
96 open venues nearby — 33 food & drink, 63 other.
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Education
43/ 100
- Primary schools44
- Secondary schools42
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Heritage
16/ 100
5 listed buildings · 11% under a conservation area
- Frognal HouseGrade II*
- Sidcup Place (including Ha Ha to East)Grade II
- Garden Walls to North of Frognal HouseGrade II
From Historic England's National Heritage List for England.
Nature Access
67/ 100
- Green spaces90
- Waterways20
Largest green space: Sidcup Sports Club (5 ha). ~38 ha of green space in total.
Area development
0/ 100
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