Earlsfield has many shops and restaurants, predominately along Garret Lane, which runs through the town centre. Earlsfield has a growing collection of highly regarded gastro pubs and bars, so you have plenty of options for an evening out.
We highly recommend you sample the pub food on offer – from the classical trappings of The Earlsfield, to the trendy Open Page bar, all the way to the sumptuous breakfasts offered by the Bean & Hop. There are plenty of options for everyday groceries, with Waitrose, M&S Food,Sainsbury’s and Tesco all nearby. Equally, there are plenty of convenient local services, including a local pharmacy, dentist and fitness centre.
Earlsfield has a wide range of schools, making it an excellent place for families to settle. The examples below show some of the best schools, with many rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted. In addition to the options below, there is a Montessori-style nursery and two special needs schools in the area.
Primary: Earlsfield Primary School (Outstanding), Wimbledon Park Primary School (Outstanding), Sheringdale Primary School (Outstanding).
Secondary: Burntwood School (Good), Southfields Academy (Good), Ernest Bevin Academy (Good).
Independent: Broomwood, Emanuel School, Broomwood Hall School,Finton House School and Hornby House school.
Find out more information about schools here.
Earlsfield is very well-connected, with plenty of public transport available.
Car & Road: Earlsfield is conveniently located near the A3 and A24 main roads, so access to the rest of London and the local area is easy.
Bus: Several bus routes serve Earlsfield, including the 44, 77, 270, 337, and 485. These buses help residents access Clapham Junction, Tooting and Wimbledon.
Train: Earlsfield station offers services that run to London Waterloo, Wimbledon, and Guildford (and many other destinations). See here for more information.
Cycling: The area is well-connected to the Thames Path, offering scenic walks and cycle rides by the riverside.
Earlsfield offers residents plenty to do, and it’s blessed with abundant green spaces and sports facilities. Some of the best are the grounds of the Aspire leisure centre and the spacious King George’s Park, which are perfect for a family day out or picnic.
There are many other options for leisure, from recreational football pitches, to The Font’s climbing centre and the Nuffield Health gym. Flip Out trampoline park is the perfect option if you’re looking for something different. The River Wandle also runs alongside much of Earlsfield, providing excellent walking routes.
Earlsfield is a very relaxed London suburb comprising primarily residential Victorian terraced houses. It boasts an attractive high street of shops, bars and restaurants between Garratt Lane, Allfarthing Lane and Burntwood Lane. Close by is Wandsworth’s Southside Shopping Centre, boasting an enviable range of brand-name stores, a 14-screen Cineworld cinema, a popular gym, and well-known restaurants.
Increasingly popular with young professionals, new bars and eateries are opening in Earlsfield regularly. And there is an abundance of excellent nurseries and primary schools which are the main attraction for young families, with Wandsworth Common within easy reach too.
