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Dartmouth Park is a residential area in north London in the Borough of Camden. Dartmouth Park is located on the edge of Parliament Hill Fields near Kentish Town and Highgate. Residents of Dartmouth Park enjoy living in the quiet, leafy streets in this north London neighbourhood.
In Dartmouth Park, you can find fine examples of terraced Victorian houses that usually have large gardens. Some properties in Dartmouth Park are also semi-detached late-Victorian houses that are 3 or more storeys high. There are also impressive Georgian townhouses and the occasional mock Tudor property. The area is popular with young professionals and families alike.
One of the attractive features about living in Dartmouth Park is that the pace of life seems to be slower. In fact, many locals say that there is a definite village-feel to living in Dartmouth Park. Residents of Dartmouth Park are close to large open spaces like Parliament Hill and Hampstead Heath. City workers also enjoy a quick commute to central London due to good public transport links via the Underground or Overground connections.
Dartmouth isn’t named after a park but is named after the Earl of Dartmouth who bought the land in the 18th century.
Highgate Cemetery is in Dartmouth Park and is where the grave of Karl Marx is located.
Famous residents of Dartmouth Park have included actor Benedict Cumberbatch, Ed Miliband, film director Ken Loach, and former DJ Dave Lee Travis.
Dartmouth Park has many impressive examples of Victorian and Georgian townhouses. Due to the number of large luxury properties in Dartmouth, homes tend to sell for a premium. The large properties with 3 or 4 bedrooms and large gardens are perfect for families.
However, many townhouses have been converted into well-appointed flats.
The most sought-after streets in Dartmouth Park are Dartmouth Park Road, Laurier Road, and Boscastle. Also, properties close to Hampstead Heath and Tufnell Park Underground station also sell very quickly. Gove Terrace is also a popular place to live in because it has a gated community.
The closest Underground station to Dartmouth Park is Tufnell Park on the Northern Line. Services from Tufnell Park provide a quick commute to central London. Gospel Park is the Overground station. There are also frequent bus services for commuters into the City.
There is a small park called Dartmouth Park; however, most locals enjoy spending time on Hampstead Heath which is one of the largest open areas in inner London. This is a 320-hectare park that has woodlands, ponds, and open-air swimming pools.
Beside Hampstead Heath is Parliament Hill which offers stunning views over the city of London.
There is plenty to do in Dartmouth Park and because many visitors are attracted to Highgate Cemetery, there are many restaurants and bars. In fact, Dartmouth Park is famous for its traditional pubs that also offer gastro dining experiences.
There are also many restaurants offering everything from a cheap, quick bite to eat to fine dining.
Because of its proximity to Kentish Town, local residents of Dartmouth Park are never short of something to do.
For families with children, the Highgate Newtown Community Centre offers many activities for children and young adults.
Families with school-aged children are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the best school. There are a number of secondary schools in Dartmouth Park with many primary schools also offering high-quality education.
There are 4 secondary schools in Dartmouth Park that all have good ratings from Ofsted. The best secondary schools are Parliament Hill School, William Ellis School, and Acland Burghley School.
The best primary schools in the area are Brookfield Primary School, Hargrave Park Primary School, and Eleanor Palmer Primary School
There is no High Street in Dartmouth Park like there is in other inner-London towns. But that certainly doesn’t mean there is a lack of amenities. You will find many small, independently-run shops and mini-supermarkets.