Neighbourhood Spotlight - Fulham

This is the first interview in our weekly series featuring a different neighbourhood in London.  This week we bring you Fulham which is located in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.  Don't be fooled by the SW postcode, as this town is actually located north of the river and is situated between Chelsea and Hammersmith.  So what's it like living in Fulham?  We spoke to current resident Tisha to get more information.



Name: Tisha
Age: 27
Fulham Resident for:  8 months
Last Place You Lived Before London:  Washington, DC via Maryland



Do you live in a flat share or on your own?
I'm going solo.  I tried the flatshare thing and its really not for me. 

What's your nearest Tube station?
West Brompton which is on the District line. 

How would you describe your neighbourhood’s overall vibe? 
There is a bit of a suburban vibe.  There are loads of houses and parks where you see parents playing with their young children.  But there are also cute shops and cafes as well as night life in Fulham Broadway.  A lot of Aussies and Kiwis and even a few Americans have also settled in the area, so there is a sizable expat community here as well. 

How safe is your neighbourhood? 
I feel pretty safe walking home at night.  You occasionally have problems with drunken rowdiness as Chelsea’s football stadium is very close by.  But overall I feel incredibly safe here.  

What do you like most about where you live? 

I like that it's not too loud.  I love the green spaces.  They are great especially during the summer where you can just sit and lounge for hours.  The shops and cafes are nice too as there are several in walking distance.  There is also an amazing market up the road from me that has great deals on vegetables and fruit. 

What do you like least? 

I wish that the tube stations weren't so far away.  I can either get a bus to a station or walk 10 minutes.  Its a bit of a pain.  It can also be pretty boring out here as there isn't a whole lot to do.  I always seem to end up going out somewhere in central London.

If you could live anywhere in London, where would you live? 

I really like Shoreditch and Angel as I seem to always end up hanging out in these areas.  So I'd probably try to find a place around there.