Welcome to Blackfen

Blackfen is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bexley, in the south-east of Greater London. The area is known for its quiet residential streets, green spaces, and excellent transport links. Blackfen is a popular choice for families and young professionals who are looking for a peaceful and convenient place to live.

One of the main attractions of Blackfen is its proximity to some of the best schools in the area. The area is home to several primary and secondary schools, including the Blackfen School for Girls, which is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. The area also has a good selection of nurseries and pre-schools, making it an ideal place for families with young children.

Blackfen is well-connected to the rest of London, with excellent transport links to the city centre and other parts of Greater London. The area is served by several bus routes, including the 132, 160, and 229, which provide easy access to nearby towns and cities. Blackfen is also close to several train stations, including Sidcup and New Eltham, which offer regular services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.8°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marlborough School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Smith	Marlborough Park Avenue Sidcup Greater London DA15 9DP 02083006896 School Website
Chatsworth Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Ian Mcmanus	Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Kent DA15 9DD 2083009295 School Website
Sherwood Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Trayers	Sherwood Park Avenue Sidcup Greater London DA15 9JQ 02083036300 School Website
Rose Bruford College Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Ms Clarie Middleton	Lamorbey Park Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Kent DA15 9DF 2083003024 School Website
Days Lane Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Trusty	Days Lane Sidcup Kent DA15 8JU 2083001697 School Website
Blackfen School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Brown	Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 9NU 2083031887 School Website
Burnt Oak Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deniece Graham	Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Greater London DA15 9DA 02083005854 School Website
Hurstmere School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lynn Bennett	Hurst Road Sidcup Greater London DA15 9AW 02083005665 School Website
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Winstone	Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Greater London DA15 9DB 02083003613 School Website
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs D F Edwards	Holbeach Gardens Blackfen Sidcup Greater London DA15 8QW 02088504470 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sidcup Station Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AW 0.73 Miles

Albany Park Steyton Avenue, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 3HP 1.07 Miles

Welling Station Approach, Welling, Greater London, DA16 3DN 1.41 Miles

Falconwood Lingfield Crescent, Falconwood, Greater London, SE9 2RN 1.43 Miles

New Eltham Station Approach, Off Footscray Road, New Eltham, Greater London, SE9 2AB 1.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avanti Cars Ltd 020 8850 1100 234A Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8PW 0.40 Miles
Avanti Cars 020 8850 2222 234A Blackfen Rd, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8PW 0.40 Miles
Britannia Cars 020 8303 0012 485 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 9NP 0.51 Miles
Bexley Airport Travel 020 8304 4655 13 Howard Avenue, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 3BB 0.64 Miles
Data Cars - Sidcup 020 8300 6666 2 Station Approach, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AB 0.70 Miles
Sidcup Cars 020 8300 8000 143 Station Rd, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AA 0.71 Miles
Connect Airport Transfers 020 3143 3553 21 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8AD 0.73 Miles
Lamorbey Travel 020 8302 3990 21 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8AD 0.73 Miles
J S Cars 020 8850 9451 Albion Cottage, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8SP 0.74 Miles
Jemma Cars 020 8300 0606 Station Approach South, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 7AW 0.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Marlborough Park Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Somerhill Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlborough Park Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramillies Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaklands Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmcroft Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maple Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penshurst Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackfen Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blackfen Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Days Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Annandale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerham Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sidcup Delivery Office Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Sherwood Park Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burnt Oak Lane 2083002747	231 Burnt Oak Lane Frognal Sidcup Kent DA15 9BQ
Bedside Manor	82 Marlborough Park Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 9DX
Ingleton Avenue Surgery 020 83031655	84 Ingleton Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2JZ
Blackfen Medical Centre	161 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8PZ
Woodlands Surgery 020 83001680	Woodlands Surgery 146 Halfway Street Sidcup Kent DA15 8DF

Local Stores

Sidcup - The Oval
51 The Oval
Sidcup
Sidcup
Greater London
DA15 9ER
02083 008839
Store Website
0.11 miles

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SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oval Pet Centre Ltd
19 The Oval Sidcup Kent DA15 9ER 020 8302 1521 info@ovalpetcentre.co.uk Website 0.11 miles
Amenities
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Sidcup Vets4pets Ltd
276A Sherwood Park Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 9JN 020 8304 3641 0.61 miles

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Medivet Sidcup Halfway Street
294 Halfway Street Sidcup Kent DA15 8DT 020 8850 0306 sidcup.halfway.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.96 miles
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Medivet Sidcup Station Road
17 Station Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7EN 020 8300 1581 sidcup.station.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
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Aspen Veterinary Surgery - Sidcup
70A Longmead Drive Sidcup Kent DA14 4NZ 020 8300 8080 info@aspenvets.com Website 1.22 miles
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Medivet Welling
122 Park View Road Welling Kent DA16 1SJ 020 8303 2864 welling@medivet.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Local Dog Walks

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 0.98 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

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Foots Cray Meadows
A Wide Area Mainly On The Flat, Open Fields To Walking Through Woods, A Lovely Stream For Dogs To Play In That’S Not Deep. 26 Rectory Ln Sidcup Lancashire DA14 5BP 1.47 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

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Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 1.63 miles

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Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 1.63 miles

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Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 1.88 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 2.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Patchy light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.9°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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