Blendon, London facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blendon
Blendon
Population	10,910 (2011 Census. Blendon and Penhill Ward)
OS grid reference	TQ478742
London borough	Bexley
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BEXLEY
Postcode district	DA5
Post town	SIDCUP
Postcode district	DA15
Dialling code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
EU Parliament	London
London Assembly	Bexley and Bromley
List of places UK England London 51°26′49″N 0°07′25″E / 51.447053°N 0.123575°E / 51.447053; 0.123575

Blendon is a cool area in South East London. It's part of the London Borough of Bexley. You can find it right between Bexleyheath and Sidcup.

A Look Back at Blendon's History

These are Jays Cottages in Blendon. They are very old and special!

Chapel House in Blendon was built in the 1700s. It's a historic building.

Blendon likely got its name from the Bladindon family. They owned land here a long time ago. A big house called Blendon Hall was built in 1763. It was sold in 1929 to a company that builds homes. Later, the hall was taken down to make space for new houses. Today, Blendon is a quiet place where many families live. It has a small group of shops along Blendon Road.

Getting Around Blendon

Train Travel

The closest train station to Blendon is Albany Park. This station connects you to other parts of London and beyond.

Bus Services

Albany Park is also a hub for several Transport for London bus routes. These buses make it easy to travel around the area.

• 132: This bus goes to North Greenwich by way of Eltham. It also goes to Bexleyheath. On weekends, it runs 24 hours a day!
• B13: You can take this bus to New Eltham or to Bexleyheath.
• B14: This route goes to Orpington through Sidcup. It also travels to Bexleyheath.
• N21: This is a night bus service. It goes to Trafalgar Square passing through Eltham, Lewisham, and New Cross. It also goes to Bexleyheath.

Places Near Blendon

Blendon is surrounded by several other interesting areas. To the north and north east, you'll find Bexleyheath. To the east is Bexley. If you head south, south east, or south west, you'll reach Albany Park. To the west is Blackfen, and to the north west, you'll find Welling.