Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Earlsfield, South West London

Property to rent in Earlsfield SW18

Situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth, Earlsfield is less well known than some of its neighbours, but its great transport link to central London makes it a very desirable location. Property to rent in Earlsfield mainly comprises Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, maisonettes and flats. Earlsfield High Street is part of Garratt Lane and offers some good shops, bars and restaurants. The name ‘Earlsfield’ probably comes from the fact that the whole area was once watercress fields belonging to Earl Spencer, an ancestor of the late, Diana, Princess of Wales and, until the end of the 19th century, was almost completely rural.

Three-bedroom houses to rent in Earlsfield, located within easy walking distance of the railway station, will cost in the region of £1,600 per month. One-bedroom flats to rent in Earlsfield are available for £880 per month, and two bedrooms from £1,000 per month.

Amenities for properties in Earlsfield

Garratt Lane runs through the centre of Earlsfield and near the railway station there are some quality restaurants, bars and shops. Almost walking distance from Earlsfield Station is Wandsworth’s indoor shopping mall of Southside, with its easy parking, numerous High Street stores, supermarkets, restaurants, fitness club, and a multi-screen cinema. Also on Garratt Lane is a large Sainsbury’s supermarket, with its own parking. Close by is King George’s Park with its excellent playing facilities, especially for very young children. For older children there is a cycle and skateboard park off Kimber Road. If you like a more refined shopping and dining experience, head east to Bellevue Road, overlooking Wandsworth Common, as it has a choice selection of fashionable boutiques and superb restaurants. Earlsfield, and neighbouring Southfields, offer a good selection of state schools, including a number of Church of England schools. Close to Earlsfield Station is Beatrix Potter Primary School and on Burntwood Lane, Burntwood Comprehensive School for Girls, which is co-educational for ‘A’ level students. The most notable independent school is Emanuel School, by Wandsworth Common, which takes boys and girls from aged eleven.

Transport in Earlsfield

The railway station in Earlsfield provides a direct link to Clapham Junction and Waterloo Station. Local bus routes include the 44, 77 and 270.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Earlsfield, SW18, or for buy-to-let opportunities, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Tooting, Southfields, and Wandsworth.