I'm in Garthorne Rd but in the early 1900 properties (the 1960's terrace a result of a WW2 V1 I believe). I find the street very quiet, because the Honor Oak end of Garthorne Rd is shut off for through traffic. In general a very nice area. If being ultra picky the 60's terrace not overly close to supermarkets etc, but you're not far from Co_Op at Sydenham (or the JS). Good restaurants in HOP - and F Hill Centre close. So overall, reciommended I'd say.