A residential district on the western edge of Sidcup, on the Bexley–Greenwich boundary, built around New Eltham railway station with its own parade of shops.
New Eltham sits on the western edge of Sidcup, on the boundary between the London Borough of Bexley and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in the SE9 postcode. It is a residential district built up largely in the late 19th and early 20th centuries around its railway station.
## New Eltham Station and Shops
New Eltham railway station provides Southeastern services into London, and a parade of shops, cafes and takeaways near the station serves the surrounding streets. The area is a practical residential neighbourhood with its own local centre.
## Getting Around
New Eltham borders the Sidcup districts of Longlands and Avery Hill, and is within easy reach of Sidcup town centre by bus. The station and the A20 give quick connections into central London and out towards the M25.