Forest Hill East

Forest Hill East sits on the southern edge of Lewisham, bordering the London Borough of Bromley. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining its quiet, leafy streets. It is well-connected by the Overground at Forest Hill station, providing direct links to central London. The local high street offers a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services, catering primarily to the needs of the surrounding community.

The geography is defined by a significant incline, with streets rising steeply from the station towards Horniman Gardens and the museum. This elevated position affords some properties panoramic views across the London skyline. The area maintains a distinct village-like atmosphere, separate from the more commercial centre of Forest Hill itself. The Horniman Museum, with its noted gardens and anthropological collections, is a major local institution just beyond the immediate eastern boundary.