Grove Park, Lewisham
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| Grove Park shown within Greater London | |
| Population | 14,648 (2011 Census.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ404722 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE12, BR1 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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| London Assembly | |
Grove Park is a suburban area and electoral ward in south east London, England within the London Borough of Lewisham. It is located north east of Bromley and south west of Eltham.
Early development grew up around Grove Park railway station in the 19th century, though there had been settlements located here since Celtic times. Much of it consists of a housing estate built by the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham in the 1920s. A workhouse was built in the area in 1902. After use by the Army during the First World War it became Grove Park hospital, which has now been redeveloped as a housing estate. There are a two public parks in the area, the largest of which is Chinbrook Meadows, through which the River Quaggy flows northward. The Quaggy runs through and joins the second park known as Mottingham playing fields (colloqually known as 'Foxes') which borders the neighbouring Mottingham area. Grove Park is also home to part of the Green chain walk, linking Londons green spaces as well as Elmstead woods.
Grove Park station serves the area of Grove Park and Downham with frequent Metro services to London Charing Cross, London Cannon Street, Sevenoaks, Orpington and a shuttle service to Bromley North. The station and the trains serving it are operated by Southeastern.
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