Living in West Brompton

West Brompton is an almost entirely residential area in South-West London. While there are plenty of restaurants and shops, it's a fairly quiet area where many of the residents are young families or couples. It is sandwiched between Fulham and Kensington.

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West Brompton in a snapshot

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West Brompton straddles the boundary between the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 

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West Brompton underground station is found in Zone 2. It runs on the District line and you can be in central London in as little as twenty minutes.

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Brompton Cemetery is home to a huge basilica and rows of graves, some of which belong to famous Londoners. Beatrix Potter even took inspiration for the names of Winnie the Pooh characters from the gravestones. 

Demographic

Families, Young Professionals

Attributes

Transport Links, Welcoming Community

Safety

As it’s such a quiet residential neighbourhood, West Brompton has a below average crime rate. It’s considered to be a safe place to live.

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Enjoy a walk around Kensington Gardens

Once the gardens of Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens is one of the capital’s eight Royal Parks. It’s a popular spot for walking, cycling and getting a breath of fresh air, and it’s dotted throughout with sculptures, monuments and other attractions.
 

Explore a London Winery

Just a five minute walk away from the centre of West Brompton you’ll find London’s first urban winery. London Cru makes wines with fruit grown in Europe’s vineyards. Visitors can go on a tour to learn how wine can be made in a city environment, and there are opportunities for tasting at the end.

Explore Earl’s Court

Right next to West Brompton, you’ll find a charming little neighbourhood called Earl’s Court. It’s off the beaten path for tourists with rows of elegant Victorian homes, pretty garden squares and plenty of cafes and restaurants. Spend a day exploring the shops and the stunning surrounding streets.

West Brompton

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsbury's Local , Little Waitrose
Gyms
Virgin Active , David Lloyd , The Gym Group

Universities

Imperial College School of Medicine
Imperial College London South Kensington Campus

Transport Links

Train Station
West Brompton Railway Station
Tube Station
West Brompton Underground Station
Bus Services
74, 190, 430, N74, N97

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£6,800

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£870

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£190

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£50

Weekly food shop

£40

The best spots in West Brompton

For Coffee

Black Rabbit Cafe

A specialty coffee shop and eatery.

For Brunch

Over Under

A delicious brunch spot that turns into a cocktail bar in the evenings.

For Dinner

Maggie Jones

A cosy, rustic restaurant serving traditional British classics

For Drinks

The Prince

A lively bar and restaurant, with a garden and pop up food stalls.

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Frequently asked questions about West Brompton

Is living in West Brompton safe?

As it’s such a quiet residential neighbourhood, West Brompton has a below average crime rate. It’s considered to be a safe place to live.

What London borough is West Brompton in?

West Brompton straddles the boundary between the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

What travel Zone is West Brompton in?

West Brompton underground station is found in Zone 2. It runs on the District line and you can be in central London in as little as twenty minutes.

What is the West Brompton postcode?

The most common start of the postcode for West Brompton is SW10.

How much does Council Tax cost in West Brompton?

In the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £831.96 per year. In the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £949.94 per year. 

What is the average price of rent in West Brompton?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a West Brompton is £6,800 per month.

What are the neighbouring areas to West Brompton?

  • Fulham
  • Ravenscourt Park
  • Chelsea
  • Hammersmith 
  • Holland Park

Letting agents in West Brompton

Oakmans Estate Agents

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