Ask any agent who’s worked in Fulham for a while and Peterborough Estate will usually come up early in the conversation. It’s one of those pockets of SW6 that people move to and then simply don’t leave and buyers looking for Peterborough Estate Fulham properties are often surprised at just how quickly the good ones go. We work these streets regularly from our office on Harwood Road and this guide is meant to give you a straight, honest picture of the area, from its Victorian houses to the schools and transport links that keep families settled here for decades.
The Peterborough Estate gets its name from Peterborough House, which was once the home of the Earls of Peterborough. That house stood on this spot until it was torn down in 1902. Just before that, in 1888 and 1890, the land around it was sold and developed as a Victorian housing project. What was built were rows of red brick, two storey terraced houses with half gabled fronts and arched entrance porches. Many of them still have their original sash windows, even after more than a century.
The most famous of these are the Lion Houses, built from 1890 by the developer J. Nichols. Each one has a stone lion set above the entrance and there’s a well worn local story that the lions only exist because someone at the brickworks misread an order for ten as an order for a hundred. True or not, it’s the kind of detail that gets repeated at every dinner party on the estate and the houses themselves have become some of the most recognisable and most requested, properties in the borough.
A few things keep demand for Peterborough Estate Fulham property consistently high:
The estate sits between Parsons Green, Sands End south Park and Hurlingham which means you're within easy reach of green space, the river and central London all at once.
Most of the houses here have stayed as single family homes rather than being split into flats so the number of full houses coming up for sale in any given year is genuinely small.
The whole area falls within a conservation area which protects the character that makes it so distinctive and, in practice, helps keep long term values steady.
It's calmer here than some of the busier parts of Fulham without losing easy access to everything New Kings Road and Fulham Broadway have to offer.
Put those together and you get a textbook case of high demand meeting limited supply which is exactly why homes here rarely sit on the market for long.
One of the practical reasons Peterborough Estate works so well for such a broad range of buyers is how easy it is to get around from here. Parsons Green station on the District line is within walking distance for most of the estate and puts you into central London in around 20 minutes. Fulham Broadway with its District, Circle and Piccadilly line services, is a short walk or bus ride further south.
For anyone who prefers the bus, routes 22 and 14 run along New Kings Road towards Parsons Green and on into Chelsea and the West End while route 424 runs directly along Peterborough Road itself on its way between Putney Heath and Fulham Broadway. Route 295 connects Fulham Broadway with Wandsworth Bridge and Clapham Junction which is useful if you’re commuting south of the river.
Day to day, most residents find they barely need a car. New Kings Road and Wandsworth Bridge Road are both a short walk away with independent butchers, cafes and restaurants and the Harwood Arms on Walham Grove has held a Michelin star for years which says a fair bit about the standard of what’s on your doorstep.
Peterborough Estate isn’t a one size fits all area but a surprising range of buyers end up choosing it for their own reasons.
are drawn to the combination of full sized houses with gardens, quiet residential streets and genuinely good schools within walking distance.
like the fast commute into central London from Parsons Green or Fulham Broadway without giving up a proper house.
tend to value the estate's stability, its conservation area status and the fact that a red brick Victorian house on a leafy street reads as classic, established London.
are attracted by consistent demand and the scarcity of houses coming to market, both of which have historically supported steady long term value
often end up here specifically for the Lion Houses, many of which have been extended with basements and modern kitchens while keeping their original period features intact.
If you fall into more than one of those groups, you’re in good company. It’s fairly common for a Peterborough Estate buyer to be a professional couple starting a family or an investor who also plans to use the house themselves eventually.
For families, schooling is very often the deciding factor and Peterborough Estate scores well here. Fulham Preparatory School sits within the conservation area itself and has done for well over a century, in one form or another. A short walk away, Lady Margaret School near Parsons Green is a Church of England secondary academy rated Outstanding by Ofsted and it’s one of the first names that comes up when local parents talk about secondary options. On the primary side, St John’s Walham Green Church of England Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School both have strong reputations locally.
International families researching schools in this part of London also look at the American School in London and Southbank International School, both within a reasonable distance of the estate. It’s worth checking a school’s current standing directly through the official Ofsted reports service before making a decision, since inspection outcomes and catchment areas can shift.
Few areas in Fulham combine period character, genuine scarcity and this level of consistent demand quite like the Peterborough Estate. Whether you’re set on a Lion House, weighing it up against Parsons Green or simply curious what your budget could stretch to here, the right next step is a proper conversation with someone who knows these streets.
Contact our team to book a viewing or call us on 020 8058 0052 to speak with a local Peterborough Estate property expert directly.
Because so few houses on the estate change hands each year, timing matters more here than almost anywhere else in Fulham. We’d always recommend registering your interest before you start viewing, since a lot of the better properties get snapped up quietly before they’re widely advertised.
Have a look at our current properties for sale in Fulham to see what’s on the market right now and get in touch with our estate agents in Fulham if you’d like to hear about Peterborough Estate homes before they’re listed publicly. If you’re weighing up the estate against nearby Parsons Green or Fulham Broadway, our Fulham area guide covers how the different neighbourhoods compare.
If you’re on the other side of this decision and wondering what your house might be worth in today’s market, our property valuation service gives you a clear, no obligation figure based on real local sales, not just an online estimate. Meet our team today to discuss with agents who know these streets best. We can guide you on timing your sale to match the demand in the estate.
Peterborough Estate moves fast and the best homes here are often sold before they’re widely advertised. If you want an honest read on current prices and availability, our Fulham team can talk you through it directly.
They’re a group of Victorian terraced houses built from 1890 by the developer J. Nichols, each identifiable by the stone lion set above the front door. They’re among the most sought after houses in Fulham and rarely stay on the market long
It’s one of the pricier parts of Fulham, largely because so few houses come up for sale in any given year. That said, prices vary a good deal depending on the street, the size of the house and how much work it needs so it’s worth speaking to a local agent about a specific property rather than relying on averages.
Yes. The area’s architecture and street layout are protected under conservation area status which is one of the reasons it has kept its character so consistently since the Victorian period.
They border each other and overlap in feel but the Peterborough Estate is almost entirely houses while Parsons Green includes more flats and mansion blocks around the green itself. Many buyers end up choosing between the two based on whether they want a full house or a flat.
The combination of limited supply and consistent buyer demand has historically supported steady long term value which is why it’s popular with investors as well as owner occupiers. As with any property purchase, it’s worth getting independent financial advice alongside local market guidance before you commit.
