Earlsfield: the South-West London residential hotspot

There’s a new kid on the South-West London residential block where attractive homes, leafy parks and good schools rival its more illustrious neighbours: Earlsfield.

Earlsfield: the South-West London residential hotspot

Nestled in the valley of the River Wandle between Wandsworth and Wimbledon common, Earlsfield has emerged from the shadow of nearby Balham and Battersea to become a southwest London residential hotspot.

The area’s attractive 19th and 20th-century terraced streets draw families and young professionals who enjoy some of the capital’s most inviting green spaces. Good schools, local shopping, and a strong community spirit add to its appeal. Notably, it’s all within a 15-minute train commute to Waterloo.

Transport

• Tube: Nearby Southfields tube station is situated on the District Line in travel zone 3, with direct links to Victoria station.
• Train: Earlsfield train station is situated in travel zone 3 and provides quick services to Waterloo.

Earlsfield Property scene 

Distinctive late Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses characterize the area and dominate the local property market with their intricate tile and brick details. Typically, these three or four-bedroom homes come with a garden.

For families with bigger budgets, the area also offers larger detached and semi-detached twenties houses. Near the station, post-war 1950s builds stand alongside contemporary developments and ex-council houses.

Schools in Earlsfield

• Primary schools: Three local state primary schools have been rated “outstanding” by Ofsted: Earlsfield Primary School, St Michael’s CofE Primary School, and Wimbledon Park Primary School. There is also a wide selection of primary schools that have been rated “good” by Ofsted.
• Secondary schools: The area is served by three state secondary schools: Southfields Academy (co-ed, 11 to 18), Ernest Bevin College (boys, 11 to 18, with girls in the sixth form), and Burntwood School (girls, 11 to 18, with boys in the sixth form).
• Private schools: Finton House is a private primary school (co-ed, four to 11) located in nearby Wandsworth. Close by in Wimbledon are two high-achieving private schools: King’s College School (boys, seven to 18, with girls in the sixth form) and Wimbledon High School (girls, four to 18).

Things to do

• Open space: Fantastic green spaces are par for the course around here. Wimbledon Park overlooks the All-England Lawn Tennis Club – home to the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament – and is popular with locals who take advantage of its café, tennis courts, cricket club, 18-hole private golf club, and sailing club. Nearby Wandsworth Common connects Earlsfield with Battersea via its winding woodland paths, with the wild acres of Wimbledon Common just beyond.
• Eating, drinking and shopping: Many of Earlsfield’s trendy bars, restaurants and boutique shops line Garratt Lane – the beating heart of the neighbourhood.
• Theatre: The intimate fringe theatre, Tara Arts, is home to successful cross-cultural productions.

Rental Prices

If you’d like to find the average cost of renting a property in London, check out The Simply London Guide to London Neighbourhoods. It includes the average rental prices for the top 20 neighbourhoods in London!

Article published 17th June 2022