Crazy Acorn

I haven't been able to find someplace further out that gives me the choice of travelling in to Victoria, London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, Blackfriars or any Thameslink station such as Farringdon or St Pancras International/Kings Cross. That's the main reason I think I've found a gem

I've been looking for a new flat following a move to London for a new job and forced to look a bit further out due to massive Central London prices I've discovered Beckenham in South East London. Seems too good to be true and I wondered if any forum users know the area and have a view as to why property prices in the town are lower than surrounding areas. The town has a leafy, village like feel with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants on the High Street and fantastic travel links with a 20/25 minute train journey into Victoria or London Bridge/Charing Cross and even Thameslink all the way to Bedford from a station at Beckenham Hill. 2 bed, 2 bath balcony flats with off street parking and a garage seem to average about £350k which seems great value for a property 25 minutes from the West End or City. Is there something I am missing or is this a hidden gem in South East London?