Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Shepherds Bush, West London

Property to rent in Shepherds Bush

Famously home to the British Broadcasting Corporation, Shepherd’s Bush is in postcode W12, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. This area of London is fast becoming popular with young professionals as it offers a cheaper alternative to neighbouring Holland Park and Notting Hill, but still has all the benefits, such as fast transport links into the West End. The residential areas of Shepherd’s Bush are primarily located to the west of the Green, either side of Uxbridge Road and Goldhawk Road to the southwest, and as far as Askew Road in the west. Much of the housing in this area consists of three or four-story terraces dating from the late 19th century (which have been divided up into flats), Edwardian maisonettes and small pre-war houses. People searching for flats to rent in Shepherd's Bush should expect to pay a monthly rental of £800+ for a one bedroom apartment in a modern purpose built block.

Amenities for Shepherds Bush properties

Local residents consider Shepherd’s Bush to be a good area for young professionals, as well as for families. Families searching for property to rent in Shepherd's Bush will discover a number of good state schools, a shopping and leisure centre with over 40 shops and a cinema, a thriving traditional street market offering ethnic food from around the world, clothing, jewellery, house hold items and much more. The local park is Ravenscourt Park, which has an all weather pitch, tennis court, lake, paddling pool and play area. If you enjoy music and culture, there is Shepherd’s Bush Empire - one of London’s most respected concert halls, as well as the Bush Theatre - one of the most celebrated new writing theatres in the world. Shepherd’s Bush is home of the international British Broadcasting Corporation, which operate tours of the centre, including the CBBC tour, offering an insight behind the scenes of Children’s BBC, with an opportunity to visit the Blue Peter Garden, and the CBBC studios.

Transport in Shepherds Bush

Shepherd’s Bush is unique, as it has two separate tube stations bearing the name of Shepherd’s Bush. One tube station is on the Central Line, the other one is on the Hammersmith & City Line. Bus services are excellent, with no less than thirteen bus routes arriving and departing from Shepherd’s Bush Green. By road, W12 is located close to the Westway (A40), making road access into central London, and out to Heathrow and the West easier than other parts of London.

Surrounding areas

If you are searching for houses or flats to rent in Shepherd’s Bush you might like to extend your search and register with estate agents in Notting Hill, Hammersmith, Bayswater and West Kensington.