Fulham Area Guide

UK Area Guides

Fulham, South West London

Exceptional4.4

Living in

While Fulham is affordable in comparison to its posh neighbours, it is more than just a cut-rate Chelsea. Fulham itself is an upmarket area, full of independent boutiques, wide tree-lined streets of large red-brick houses, and riverside gastropubs. The area also has excellent transport links, with easy access to the District and Piccadilly Lines as well as the Overground and good road links, attracting commuters. Families, too, are drawn to the area for its good choice of high-achieving schools. 

Ratings

Exceptional4.4

Community

This area is home to many independent, locally owned businesses, as well as several markets. It is popular with both families and young professionals, and is a diverse area with a notable French community.

Safety

Fulham is a safe place to live, with the whole neighbourhood and most of its immediate surroundings classified as having average crime by the Met police. The 2014/2015 crime and violence against the person rates in the wards that comprise the area ranged from slightly lower to slightly higher. The nearest above-average crime hostpot is in Hammersmith.

Parking

Parking is about average for London in this area. The rate of car ownership in the area as a whole is comparable to the rate for London, at a little under one car per household. Road links, including the A4 to the M4 and Putney Bridge to the South Circular, are good.

Nightlife

There is a good range of pubs and restaurants here, and neighbouring Chelsea is a nightlife destination with much in the way of bars and clubs.

Family Friendly

This is a great area to look for a spacious family home with a large garden. There's fairly good access to green space, including Bishops Park which has play areas Other large parks, including Kensington Gardens and Battersea Park, are fairly close by. Schools in this area are generally very good, including state schools, two French schools, and prep schools. 

Pet Friendly

Houses in this area are fairly spacious, and many come with sizeable gardens. There's fairly good access to green space, including Bishops Park, and riverside walks. Other large parks, including Kensington Gardens and Battersea Park, are fairly close by. This would be a good place to own a dog.

Transport

Fulham is centrally located in Zone 2 and exceptionally well-connected. Fulham Broadway station is on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line, as are Parsons Green, Putney Bridge, West Brompton, and West Kensington. Barons Court is on the District and Piccadilly Lines. There is Overground access at Imperial Wharf and West Brompton. Bus services are very good, and road links, including the A4 to the M4 and Putney Bridge to the South Circular, are also good. There is also a river taxi from Chelsea Harbour. Heathrow can be easily reached via the Piccadilly Line or the M4. Many Fulham residents cycle, with short travel times to Victoria and Waterloo by bike.