Tucked neatly between Chelsea and Hammersmith, Fulham is an often-overlooked part of South West London, but one with plenty to offer. The area boasts some outstanding new build homes, and verified residents are reviewing them on HomeViews. As a result, we can reveal the 5 best places to live in Fulham.
5 best places to live in Fulham
All the top five ranked property developments have been rated solely by residents who live there. Our verified reviewers share their views on what makes the best places to live in Fulham stand out from the competition.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Where is Fulham?
Fulham is a large and attractive area of West London as part of the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It sits within a rough U-bend of the River Thames, giving easy access to Putney and Wandsworth south of the river.
What’s Fulham like to live in?
Fulham residents say that one of the biggest advantages of living in Fulham is its location. You get easy access to the hustle and bustle of South West London’s livelier parts, but Fulham itself has more of a calmer, quieter appeal. Thanks to its great access to tube and bus links, it’s also an easy hop into the centre of London, and back again!
What is Fulham known for?
Fulham is known for offering up a wide range of appealing benefits to both renters and buyers. It has a good mix of decent transport links, culture and amenities, great schooling options, and a welcoming vibe.
Sitting nicely in the bend of the Thames, it has plenty of tranquil riverside walks and café culture to offer. Plus, leafy Putney is just a short hop over the river. Parson’s Green is right in the centre of Fulham. There is fantastic community spirit here, along with a vast array of inviting boutique shops.
In terms of landmark attractions, there’s the architectural wonder of Fulham Palace, which has Tudor, Georgian and Victorian elements. Alternatively, if you want to experience an antiques hunter’s paradise, Lillie Road is the place to go. If you are a football fan, not only is there Fulham F.C’s Craven Cottage Stadium, Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club is also located here.
What are the best areas of Fulham to live?
Fulham has several distinct areas, each with its own local community and amenities, and its own unique atmosphere. The villagey Parson’s Green, with its independent cafés and local restaurants, is an ever-popular choice. Fulham Road, with its stretch of shops and tree-lined residential streets, is an upmarket spot which is also popular with families. North End Road has a diverse, energetic atmosphere, with its daily street market creating a hive of activity. Meanwhile, the sleek, modern developments of Imperial Wharf provide luxury penthouses and river views and includes exclusive Chelsea Harbour.
What are Average property prices in Fulham like in 2024?
Fulham is not cheap. In fact, property prices in Fulham aren’t far off double the London average. In the 12 months to September 2024, a property in Fulham would have cost you an average of just over £1,000,000. This is well over the current London average of £708,000. If you’re looking to buy a flat in Fulham, you’re looking at around £720,000, while terraced houses are close to an average of £1.6 million.
Generally, house prices in Fulham are holding steady, declining just 3% in the past year.
If you need to get more of a feel for Fulham and what it has to offer, our area guide is the place to start. Here you’ll find more details on the areas, property types and wider appeal of Fulham (see below).
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
