Introduction
Offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a riverside locale and plenty of green space, Fulham in south-west London is a well-established prime housing market that is popular with both buyers and renters. Buyers often move from the more expensive neighbourhoods nearby, seeking more living space and a welcoming community feel – “if you are inChelsea or South Kensington and need that extra 1,000 sq ft-1,500 sq ft…Fulham is the logical next move for many,” says Paul Price of agent Marsh &Parsons.
Much of Fulham’s residential architecture was built over a short period following the arrival of the District line in 1880, creating dozens of pleasingly uniform terraced streets of attractive period properties. The area has one of the highest proportions of Victorian housing of any London borough, meaning an excellent stock of family houses with high ceilings, well-proportioned rooms and gardens. There are also substantial semi-detached properties in the Bishops Park and Hurlingham areas, which command premium prices, and contemporary waterside developments like ChelseaCreek and Imperial Wharf along the north bank of the River Thames.
£4 million
average price of a 5-bedroom house
£1.1 million
average property price
Property market
As of December 2024, the property market inFulham reflects its status as one of London’s more expensive areas. The average house price is £1,104,881, with one-bedroom properties averaging £531,673 and five-bedroom homes changing hands for around £4 million.
Fulham is known in the industry as one of the best property investment areas in London due to the high demand from both buyers and renters. Located just west of Kensington and Chelsea, many buyers come from these neighbouring boroughs as families seek more space and good schools.
London Richmond owns a beautiful house onDawes Road in Fulham which has been converted into 2 properties – a two bedroom lower ground floor flat and a large 4 bedroom house above.
Things to do
Fulham is a great neighbourhood for sportsenthusiasts, with two local Premier League football clubs. Craven Cottage ishome to Fulham FC and Stamford Bridge is the home stadium of Chelsea FC. Onmatch days, the area attracts thousands of keen fans and away supporters andthe atmosphere buzzes with excitement.
Fulham Palace, former home to the Bishop ofLondon, is located in Bishops Park. Its stately rooms play host to a free museum, a gallery space and a rolling programme of events. The surrounding botanic garden (the second oldest in London) sprawls across 13 acres and encompasses walled gardens, orchards, beehives and a market barrow selling fresh produce grown in the garden. Another verdant site of historical interest is Brompton Cemetery, where spectacular gothic monuments commemorate the lives of over 200,000 people. Divided by avenues of stately lime trees, the cemetery is full of wildflowers and teems with birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.Visitors come to relax, stroll and contemplate as well as visit the graves of eminent figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and Dr John Snow.
“If you are in Chelsea or South Kensington and need that extra 1,000 sq ft-1,500 sq ft…Fulham is the logical next move for many”
Shopping
The historic market on North End Road has been trading six days a week since the 1880s, selling affordable fresh fruit and vegetables and, in recent years, a wider range of groceries and street food. A community-led redesign of the market is currently underway, with £1.9 million being invested into improvements like new seating areas and seasonal planting that will make the market even more vibrant and inviting. Fulham is also home to several farmers' markets, including Parsons Green Farmers' Market and theBishops Park Farmers’ and Fine Foods Market on Sundays.
The area around Lillie Road is famous for its decorative antiques and art, with dealers like Streett Marburg, Puckhaber and Gear Antiques drawing a clientele of interior designers and savvy individuals to the area. Customers browse for antique chandeliers, gilt mirrors, traditional French country painted furniture, taxidermy and 20th-century design classics amongst an eclectic and ever-changing selection. For fabrics, flooring, lighting and furniture, Wandsworth Bridge Road plays host to many prominent designers’ shops and showrooms, making this area something of a one-stop shop for those embarking on home refurbishments.
Pamper and exercise
Fulham is home to The Hurlingham Club, an exclusive members’ club set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds. This club was the birthplace of polo and the waiting list for membership is currently over fifteen years. Those lucky enough to have membership enjoy a quintessentiallyEnglish setting combined with modern amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bowls and croquet lawns and 20 outdoor tennis courts. For the rest of the neighbourhood, nearby Hurlingham Park is a hub of sporting activity, with netball and tennis courts, football pitches and play areas for children, and the Thames Path is a popular scenic spot for jogging, cycling and outdoor workouts.
Many of Fulham’s best spas and hairdressers are closely guarded local secrets. Seed on Fulham Road is a surprisingly affordable salon where clients are greeted with a free glass of fizz and leave with beautiful, natural-looking hair. Kanburi Spa brings the authentic atmosphere of Thailand and the techniques of Thai massage to south-west London, with a range of treatments to help restore mind, body and soul.
Dine
Fulham locals are lucky enough to have a vast array of restaurants, wine bars and cafes on their doorstep. High-end Italian institution The River Café, established by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray in 1987, is a favourite haunt of well-heeled foodies and celebrities willing to part with the best part of £50 for a perfect bowl of pasta. At the more relaxed end of the scale, gastropubs like The Brown Cow, The Malt House and the HarwoodArms draw a clientele of passionate locals and many awards and plaudits for their excellent food and wine – the latter is London’s only Michelin-starred pub.
In Parsons Green, Claude Compton turns out updated spins on European classics at Claude’s Kitchen, above the popular AmuseBouche champagne bar. Japanese restaurant Koji is staffed by a team of chefs who hail from establishments like Nobu and the menu is as delicious and ambitious as you’d imagine, with particular praise being lavished on the wild pink prawn tempura. Neighbourhood favourite Nuovi Sapori serves up top-notchItalian food at affordable prices – the defiantly old-school menu includes lobster spaghetti and a succulent calf’s liver dish.