Life in New Cross
New Cross - our South East London home - has a thriving music and arts scene, fantastic restaurants, buzzing cafes, and a genuinely diverse and eclectic population.
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Photos by: Annie Kruntcheva
It's also been voted as the best place in South East London for renting, and because we're on a single-site campus you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the local area.
Want to find out more? Take a look at our recommendations of where to eat and drink or read Time Out's guide to New Cross.
On the map
Heathrow Airport: 55 minutes away
Gatwick Airport: 45 minutes away
London Bridge: 10 minutes away
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