New Cross

In lively New Cross, residential streets fan out from busy New Cross Road, where students from Goldsmiths, University of London hang out in cosy cafes and global eateries serving falafel, jollof rice, and jerk chicken. Packed traditional pubs host live bands, plus comedy and open-mic nights. Green spaces include Telegraph Hill Park, which has tennis courts, as well as a formal garden and far-reaching city views.