Is Grove Park a nice place to live?

This outdoor space allows the residents of Grove Park to have very happy, healthy lives. But don’t worry, the neighborhood boasts other amenities as well: huge houses, social clubs, children’s groups, and decent schools. Most people in Grove Park own their homes but there are plenty of rentals here.

What does Band 3 mean in housing Lewisham?

2.5.1 Band 1: Emergency Priority. 2.5.2 Band 2: High Priority. 2.5.3 Band 3: Priority.

How does Lewisham bidding work?

You can only bid for one property a week. You need to make your request for a property by the closing date on the newsletter and website each week. You can withdraw or change your bid at any time during the advertising cycle. This can be done online or by phone.

Is Lewisham Council open today?

Our reception is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Is Grove Park a safe area?

Safest areas in Lewisham The safest part of Lewisham according to police data is Grove Park.

Is Grove Park Chiswick a nice place to live?

Chiswick is one of the safest areas in London, with exceptionally low crime rates, especially when compared to other areas in London. Of course, no area is entirely free from crime, but its affluent community, largely made up of young families, means that there’s a reduced risk of more serious criminal activity.

What is Band 2 for housing Lewisham?

The council spent £3 milllion on housing people in temporary accommodation in the past year – as of September 2020 almost 2,500 households are in TA, an increase of almost 650 compared to March 2017. The current banding system is divided into Band 1: Emergency, Band 2: High, and Band 3: Priority.

How long does it take to get a council house in Lewisham?

Our estimated processing time for applications and medical assessments is up to 26 weeks. Any new applications accepted onto the housing register will be backdated to the date the application was made.

Is Lewisham a rough area?

Crime and Safety in Lewisham. Lewisham is among the top 20 most dangerous boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Lewisham in 2021 was 85 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London’s overall crime rate, coming in 1.5% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents.

What is Lewisham known for?

The modern borough of Lewisham stretches from the Thames, down to Beckenham Place Park in the south, and across from Forest Hill in the west of the borough to Grove Park Cemetery in the east. It’s probably most well known for being home to a massive cat statue, the Horniman Museum and Millwall FC.

Which part of Lewisham is safe?

Safest areas in Lewisham The safest part of Lewisham according to police data is Grove Park. There was a total of 926 crimes recorded. A total of 319 violent offences took place, along with 153 vehicle offences and 107 burglaries.