Want to know what SW6, London is really like to live and work in? Our new HomeViews Streets site allows residents to tell all about the local transport, amenities, and community in the SW6 area. Commenting on everything from nightlife to the cost of living, our reviews let you decide which London postcode is perfect for you. Read on to discover the truth about the SW6 London postcode.
What area is SW6?
The SW6 London postcode extends across Fulham and Parson’s Green in South West London. The Hammersmith & Fulham local authority is responsible for overseeing the area.
What zone is SW6 in?
Tucked in a horseshoe bend in the River Thames, the SW6 postcode sits within the TfL (Transport for London) Zone 2. Hammersmith (W6) and West Kensington (W14) border the postcode to the north, while Earl’s Court, Chelsea, and West Brompton (SW5 and SW10) lie to the east.
SW6, London resident reviews
Is SW6 a good area?
So, is the SW6 London postcode the ideal location for you? HomeViews Streets invites people to have their say about their postcode – what makes it great and what can be improved? Scoring each category out of five and elaborating on their ratings with thoughtful insights, you can instantly see whether SW6’s lifestyle matches yours (or not!).
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“Phenomenal experience living in Fulham”
What is SW6 famous for?
SW6 is widely known as the postcode area for Fulham, one of the capital’s most enduringly desirable areas with row upon row of charming terraced houses and tree-lined avenues. The area is also home to Fulham Broadway and North End Road, vibrant shopping and dining areas with the latter home to a famous street market.
Perhaps SW6’s biggest claim to fame, though, is as the home of two of London’s most historic football clubs. There’s big-spending, title winning Chelsea at one end of the area with their Stamford Bridge home. Meanwhile, beside the Thames on the other side of SW6 is Fulham FC’s charming home, Craven Cottage, with its Grade II Listed status.
SW6 transport connections
SW6 is one of the best-connected areas in the west and south-west of London. The District Line has stations at Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green and Putney Bridge while there are also London Overground services at Imperial Wharf and West Brompton. The area is also served by numerous bus routes, providing access towards neighbouring Hammersmith, Kensington, Chelsea and Wandsworth.
HomeViews Area Guides
See the area guides on related areas below for HomeViews insights about SW6 and surrounding regions. These pages include the top-rated new homes in those areas and reviews by residents.
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