Is Earlsfield North safe?

You can relax here more than in most of London. Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are the categories that show up most, which is typical for a busy residential area, but burglary and vehicle crime are unusually rare. Families and older residents should feel comfortable, though like anywhere it pays to stay sensible at night around the main roads.

Is Earlsfield North expensive?

It sits above the London average, and houses in particular carry a hefty premium, especially the terraces and semis that dominate the streets here. Flats are a much more realistic entry point if you want the postcode without stretching quite as far. It's best suited to buyers with a decent deposit or renters happy to trade a garden for a flat in a good spot.

What is Earlsfield North like to live in?

Think proper neighbourhood rather than commuter dormitory: a strong run of restaurants and cafes, a few gyms and supermarkets covering the basics, plus a small cinema and a couple of museums within easy reach. It attracts families and professionals who want a settled, leafy-ish corner of south-west London rather than the buzz of somewhere like Clapham. The vibe is more weekend brunch than big night out.

Is Earlsfield North good for families?

Very much so on the education front. Earlsfield Primary School's Outstanding rating is the headline, backed up by Good ratings at Southfields Academy and Ark Bolingbroke Academy nearby, with plenty of other primaries to choose from. Green space is workable rather than abundant, and low crime rates add to the reassurance, but do factor in that getting around by rail may involve a longer walk than you'd like.

Is Earlsfield North a Good Place to Live?

Score

5.9/10

Rank

308th out of 992

Borough

Wandsworth

Earlsfield North suits buyers and renters who want a genuinely residential feel without giving up on schools or a decent café scene. It's a quiet, family-friendly pocket of Wandsworth where the streets feel safe and the local high street does enough to keep you fed and entertained. The catch is transport: you'll want to check your walk to the nearest station carefully, as it isn't as well served as you'd expect for this part of London. Houses come at a real premium too, so flat-hunters will find it easier going than anyone after a terrace with a garden.

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Wheretomove Review

We reviewed Earlsfield North across 6 key dimensions to help you make an informed decision about where to live.

Safety

Excellent·94th of 992

9.3/ 10

Safer than most of London, with a low overall crime count for the area. Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are the main categories logged, but burglary and vehicle crime are rare, so it's a solid choice if peace of mind matters.

Affordability

Average·631st of 992

4.5/ 10

Pricier than typical London, particularly for houses, with terraced and semi-detached homes commanding a real premium. Flats are noticeably more within reach than the houses on the same streets, so it suits buyers happy to compromise on space to get into the area.

Education

Average·389th of 992

5.8/ 10

A strong spot for families, anchored by Earlsfield Primary School's Outstanding rating and solid Good judgements at Southfields Academy and Ark Bolingbroke Academy nearby. With a good spread of primaries on top of these, it's a reassuring pick for parents planning ahead.

Environment

Average·466th of 992

5.1/ 10

Air quality sits at a reasonable level for inner London and there's a decent scattering of parks to enjoy. Not the greenest pocket of the city, but enough breathing room for a weekend walk or a run.

Transport

Below Average·672nd of 992

3.2/ 10

This is the weak point: recorded transit links right in the immediate area are minimal, which is unusual for this part of Wandsworth. Worth double checking walking distances to the nearest station before committing if you rely on rail for commuting.

Amenities

Good·351st of 992

6.5/ 10

A lively local scene, with a good run of restaurants and cafes plus a handful of gyms and supermarkets covering day-to-day needs. There's a small cinema, a couple of museums nearby and enough independent shops to make it feel like a proper neighbourhood rather than just a postcode.

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Earlsfield South

5.2/10

Earlsfield South suits young professionals and first-time flat buyers happy to trade a doorstep tube station for good schools, clean air and a proper local café scene. The lack of any transit stop right in the area is the real sticking point, so you'll want to enjoy walking or be fine with buses. Families do well here once children reach primary age, and green space is easy to reach. Not the place for a quick Zone 1 commute, but a settled, pleasant corner of Wandsworth all the same.

Clapham Junction & East Hill

6.3/10

This part of Wandsworth suits people who want a genuinely well-connected, sociable base rather than a quiet retreat. The transport links are hard to beat, and the high street around the junction has more restaurants, bars and cafes than you could work through in a year. It comes at a price though, both in property costs and in air quality, which suffers from all that transport traffic passing through. Good for young professionals and families who value convenience over calm.

Merton Road

6.3/10

Merton Road suits professionals and families who want a quiet, low-crime corner of Wandsworth without needing to be on top of a tube station. It's one of the safer streets in London, which makes it a natural pick for anyone nervous about city living, though you'll pay a premium for that peace of mind and the commute isn't the fastest. Green space and decent local schools round out the appeal. The trade-off is a fairly ordinary feel day to day: it's comfortable rather than exciting, and better suited to settling down than to nightlife.