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Putney Area Guide

Putney can be found south of the river Thames, close to central London. It's a vibrant area - a real melting pot for different cultures and people and a fantastic place to live in the ever-popular capital city of the UK.

In Putney you'll find an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and cafes serving up foods from every single corner of the globe.

Putney fact file

  • Until 1889 Putney was part of the ‘Hundred of Brixton’ parishes and was actually in Surrey. It was then grouped with Wandsworth to be part of Greater London.
  • The area appears in the 1086 Domesday Book as a river crossing, and in the 1840s it was still connected to Fulham by a wooden bridge.
  • The new stone incarnation, still standing today, opened in 1886 and is the starting point of the famous annual Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race.
  • A number of large developments of modern apartments have been built in recent years along the riverbanks and Upper Richmond Road.
  • Property in Putney varies from new modern builds to old, restored Victorian and Edwardian-era houses.
  • Putney Market is popular with locals and takes place every Saturday in St Mary’s Church Square, with stalls for farm produce, fresh seafood, baking and deli items.

Why move to Putney?

Putney station offers direct trains to central London via Waterloo station. It's a really popular suburb for commuters to settle in because of the close proximity it shares with central London. Putney boasts great transport links with other areas of the UK and Europe thanks to strong road and rail links, plus it’s within easy reach of Gatwick and Heathrow airports and major seaports at Dover. Putney has all the local amenities you'd hope to find in any well-located London suburb while also having its own charm and the advantage of being just a stone's throw from central London itself.

Architecture and property

There's something for everyone and every family in Putney. Some of the most coveted addresses include St Simon’s Avenue where there are generous 1920s properties; Deodar Road with direct access to the Thames; Bristol Gardens, which is surrounded by Putney Heath; period conversion apartments in Keswick Road or mansion blocks in Kenilworth Court.

Green space

The Thames waterfront is central to living in Putney: east of the Bridge you’ll find riverside restaurants and pubs, plus the popular Putney Wharf development, while on the west bank there are boathouses and walking paths. On sunny weekends, Putney Heath is popular with walkers, while Wimbledon and Putney Commons are also readily accessible. Wandsworth Park backs onto the river and is also a great spot for walking.

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Lower Richmond Road is also home to a variety of pubs and restaurants

Along the highstreet there are lots of shops for all your necessities and luxuries.

Putney has a great selection of nightlife spots.

  • The Dukes Head
    Riverside View

There is so much to do in putney and being so close to London you are never short for things to do.

  • Richmond Park
    Accessed by bus or on foot.

Putney has long been a popular area for families, with an impressive choice of state and independent schools in the area plus a vast array of nurseries for smaller children.

  • Ashcroft Technology Academy
    Secondary School
  • Paddock School
    Secondary School
  • Putney Train station
    0.3 miles from centre
  • London Heathrow Airport
    10.6 miles from centre
  • East Putney Underground station
    District Line
  • Putney Bridge Underground station
    District Line
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