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Best place to live for £400k near Fulham/West Brompton

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unmp · 11/07/2024 10:17

Hi everyone

I am desperately seeking a 3 bed within easy commute to West Brompton/ Fulham, ideally would love a house with garden but I am getting nowhere

Any recommendations on nice and safe areas I could look into that would meet that criteria?

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Mountaintopp · 25/09/2025 22:27

Walking distance or quick bus to east Croydon station (quick journey to Clapham junction). https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/163112912

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167397344 (needs work!)
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/166018430

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/166471973

Nicest but slightly over - www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167247578

Thelandlordsdaughter1 · 25/09/2025 22:15

Lol do you live under a stone?! Or have you never been to London? You will struggle to find a 1 bedroom ex council flat in that area for that price!

Nushi21 · 25/09/2025 22:04

unmp · 11/07/2024 13:29

The only up side to purchasing in London is that the property has gone up significantly in 5yrs hence how we are able to go for a property of 400k with a deposit of 60k plus of equity in that period of time

Hey I’ve just seen your post! Just wondering how you got on with house search? I found your post after searching for Fulham boys school. We went to the open evening today. Would like to know your thoughts on the school?

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unmp · 11/07/2024 13:29

The only up side to purchasing in London is that the property has gone up significantly in 5yrs hence how we are able to go for a property of 400k with a deposit of 60k plus of equity in that period of time

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unmp · 11/07/2024 13:26

The prices in London are horrific for what you get for your money, and with current interest rates as they are Confused

We brought our flat 5yrs ago with 5% deposit and a rate of 1. Something percent!

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mummymeister · 11/07/2024 13:19

Starlight1979 · 11/07/2024 13:03

I'm in the North but just reading the thread because I'm nosy and I love house hunting / browsing! But WOW. I know salaries are higher (allegedly) in and around London and obviously more opportunity, more going on, it's the capital city at the end of the day. But I genuinely cannot believe the cost of these properties that people are posting 😳

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yep! its horrendous. my child rents a flat in central London. ex Local authority, very small 2 bedrooms £2,500 a month just for rent. I wish people outside of London all knew how ridiculous the situation is now. and as for buying your own home, forget it. Nearby flat same size £500K thats half a million pounds! My first flat in London in the 1980's one bedroom £36K so exactly 3 times my salary.

CecilyP · 11/07/2024 13:09

FriNightBlues · 11/07/2024 11:57

Southfields? Wimbledon? South Wimbledon? You probably won’t get a house but a flat is possible.

Yeah, your kids school is near Fulham Broadway (quite a trek from West Brompton). You’d be best with somewhere you can change from the overground at Wimbledon. So New Malden, Surbiton or Tolworth might be possible.

Isitisit · 11/07/2024 13:05

Is changing at Ealing Broadway a possibility? Then you could look further out on the Elizabeth line.

Starlight1979 · 11/07/2024 13:03

Revelatio · 11/07/2024 12:03

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/134368082#/?channel=RES_BUY

3 bed terrace Thornton Heath goes straight to West Brompton and then can walk. Or bus from CJ.

I'm in the North but just reading the thread because I'm nosy and I love house hunting / browsing! But WOW. I know salaries are higher (allegedly) in and around London and obviously more opportunity, more going on, it's the capital city at the end of the day. But I genuinely cannot believe the cost of these properties that people are posting 😳

80smonster · 11/07/2024 13:01

unmp · 11/07/2024 10:17

Hi everyone

I am desperately seeking a 3 bed within easy commute to West Brompton/ Fulham, ideally would love a house with garden but I am getting nowhere

Any recommendations on nice and safe areas I could look into that would meet that criteria?

Is this a joke?

TheSquareMile · 11/07/2024 12:40

@unmp

Do you need to take any other factors into account, OP, such as getting to work yourself, contact with family/friends, social/educational things of your own?

I'm wondering whether it would perhaps be useful for you as an individual to be closer to the boys' school, regardless of the size of the property, so that you have more contact with other parents at the school.

Zanatdy · 11/07/2024 12:36

this is nearby, but if you type in whyteleafe that’s my area.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/150122777#/?channel=RES_BUY

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unmp · 11/07/2024 12:28

Zanatdy · 11/07/2024 12:21

You can get a terrace just about where I am, closest station upper warlingham, 30 mins to Victoria (stops at Clapham). A lot nicer than Croydon

Would you have any links of examples

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Zanatdy · 11/07/2024 12:21

You can get a terrace just about where I am, closest station upper warlingham, 30 mins to Victoria (stops at Clapham). A lot nicer than Croydon

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unmp · 11/07/2024 12:18

Thank you all for the suggestions which are really helpful

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TheSquareMile · 11/07/2024 12:17

TheSquareMile · 11/07/2024 12:06

@unmp

Could this work for you, OP?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149891054#/?channel=RES_BUY

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Just to add that I think the teenagers might be able to walk to school from there, but check the map to be sure! The school doesn't look that far from this address.

https://www.dexters.co.uk/property-for-sale/flat-for-sale-in-lampeter-square-london-w6/229057

AnotherNC22 · 11/07/2024 12:12

3WildOnes · 11/07/2024 11:11

You're not going to get a house in Shepherds Bush or Acton for 400k!!
The only areas of South London you might be able to would be Croydon, Thornton heath, Mitcham... but unlikely close to a station.

I think you need to decide which you would rather, keeping your kids at their current schools or moving to a house. I am not sure you can have both!

I came to say the same as this. Mitcham could work as they could get the tram to Wimbledon and then either overground or district line. But you'd have to be careful about which part. The colliers wood / Tooting side is nicer in my opinion.

@unmp Could you consider something like this? I know this road and its nice and quiet. www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/137220131

The 3rd bed is a box but maybe a cabin bed might work for the youngest? And in time you could think about a loft conversion if funds allow. 10mins walk from a tram stop.

TheSquareMile · 11/07/2024 12:06

@unmp

Could this work for you, OP?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149891054#/?channel=RES_BUY

Mirabai · 11/07/2024 11:57

celadora · 11/07/2024 11:56

Yep. This 3 bed flat is actually right opposite Osterley Tube (£400k).

Hiltons are pleased to present a lovely three bedroom apartment within a ideally located property in the sought after area of Isleworth, TW7! The property comprises a spacious hallway, three well sized bedrooms, large living room, kitchen and family bathroom. There is private parking available with residents first come first serve parking, double glazing, and communal gardens. Local shops and amenities are close by. Within easy reach is West Middlesex Hospital, Hounslow and Osterley Underground and West Thames College. A Brilliant Opportunity for Commuters, First-Time Buyers and Investors!!!

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/140786834#/?channel=RES_BUY

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It’s on the Great West Road though - so noisy.

FriNightBlues · 11/07/2024 11:57

Southfields? Wimbledon? South Wimbledon? You probably won’t get a house but a flat is possible.

celadora · 11/07/2024 11:56

Westfacing · 11/07/2024 11:26

This one looks to be close to Osterley Tube, Piccadilly Line which would be great for the OP regarding the school.

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Yep. This 3 bed flat is actually right opposite Osterley Tube (£400k).

Hiltons are pleased to present a lovely three bedroom apartment within a ideally located property in the sought after area of Isleworth, TW7! The property comprises a spacious hallway, three well sized bedrooms, large living room, kitchen and family bathroom. There is private parking available with residents first come first serve parking, double glazing, and communal gardens. Local shops and amenities are close by. Within easy reach is West Middlesex Hospital, Hounslow and Osterley Underground and West Thames College. A Brilliant Opportunity for Commuters, First-Time Buyers and Investors!!!

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/140786834#/?channel=RES_BUY

Mirabai · 11/07/2024 11:54

3 bed apartment with garden in New Malden on at 475k.

New Malden > Clapham J 14 mins
CJ > W. Brompton 7 mins

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unmp · 11/07/2024 11:54

I have been on right move and Zoopla daily hence why I am seeking advice on alternatives

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