The UK suburb where The Police's Henry Padovani bought a home is by a 'peaceful' park with 'amazing' views

Henry shared he purchased a property in Forest Hill, London, in the 1980s.

The guitarist spent a lot of time in London but later said his purchase in this area was his "worst decision" as the rates shot up straight after.

While Henry stated he thought Forest Hill was a bad decision financially at the time, it is often considered a great place to live.

It is residential and has lots of outdoor space for Britons hoping to feel like they've escaped the city.

This includes Blythe Hill Fields, which offers panoramic views of the city.

Visitors shared their praise on Tripadvisor, one wrote: "Simply the most amazing views in south east London.

"The park is full of life with young families playing at the playground and rolling fields that give you all the privacy you want, while still feeling like you are part of a lively and bustling community."

A second added: "A very peaceful and useful medium to small park, simply laid out with no gimmicks or tacky installations but it has great views particularly back toward the city."

Another said: "The hill, once you have climbed it, gives you another vista view of the capital.

"On the day I visited, though it was very misty, you still get the vastness.

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"My word of advice is to check the weather when you go.

"I bet to watch the sunrise or sunset from here would be amazing, but as I said it was still impressive or to me it was."

Henry's former bandmate Sting also owns a mansion in the UK.

He is the owner of an incredible property in Wiltshire.