Estate Agents Shepherds Bush
The name Shepherds Bush is thought to have originated from the use of the common land here as a resting point for shepherds on their way to Smithfield Market in the City of London.Early 19th Century Shepherds Bush was largely undeveloped and mainly rural in character, with much open farmland compared to fast-developing Hammersmith. Residential development began in earnest in the late 19thCentury, as London's population expanded relentlessly.
Shepherds Bush is now a highly popular region of West London and is situated within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Bordering Hammersmith, Brook Green, Holland Park, Willesden, Acton, and Chiswick, Shepherds Bush is ideally located for access to the rest of the city. The main thoroughfares are Uxbridge Road, Goldhawk Road and Askew Road. Loftus Road in Shepherds Bush is home to Queen’s Park Rangers football club. Before the Westfield shopping centre arrived, Shepherds Bush was already home to a far more modest shopping centre, as well as a plethora of multi-ethnic supermarkets and eateries along Uxbridge Road.
Shepherds Bush is famous for The Beatles recording their first ever BBC broadcast at Lime Grove Studios in 1963, and many important rock ‘n’ roll groups have roots in Shepherd's Bush, such as The Who, Bush, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, who all grew up in the area. Olympic gold medallist Linford Christie also grew up in Shepherds Bush, and former England national rugby union team captain Lawrence Dallaglio was born here.
There is a wide range of properties in Shepherds Bush, the majority of which are period houses and conversions. The area is perfect for first-time buyers or investors attracted by the plentiful Victorian terraces and conversions in addition to the good transport links and proximity to affluent Kensington and Chelsea. Larger family homes are situated in the Wendell Park, Brackenbury and Hammersmith areas.
Shepherds Bush is now a highly popular region of West London and is situated within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Bordering Hammersmith, Brook Green, Holland Park, Willesden, Acton, and Chiswick, Shepherds Bush is ideally located for access to the rest of the city. The main thoroughfares are Uxbridge Road, Goldhawk Road and Askew Road. Loftus Road in Shepherds Bush is home to Queen’s Park Rangers football club. Before the Westfield shopping centre arrived, Shepherds Bush was already home to a far more modest shopping centre, as well as a plethora of multi-ethnic supermarkets and eateries along Uxbridge Road.
Shepherds Bush is famous for The Beatles recording their first ever BBC broadcast at Lime Grove Studios in 1963, and many important rock ‘n’ roll groups have roots in Shepherd's Bush, such as The Who, Bush, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols, who all grew up in the area. Olympic gold medallist Linford Christie also grew up in Shepherds Bush, and former England national rugby union team captain Lawrence Dallaglio was born here.
There is a wide range of properties in Shepherds Bush, the majority of which are period houses and conversions. The area is perfect for first-time buyers or investors attracted by the plentiful Victorian terraces and conversions in addition to the good transport links and proximity to affluent Kensington and Chelsea. Larger family homes are situated in the Wendell Park, Brackenbury and Hammersmith areas.
Shepherds Bush Local Features
Although it is primarily residential in character, its focus is the shopping area of Shepherds Bush Green, the north side of which is home to the Westfield shopping centre, the largest urban shopping centre in Europe.
Shepherds Bush is also famous for being home to Shepherds Bush Empire; a music venue which has played host to some very popular acts, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. The BBC is also situated in Shepherds Bush, as is the Bush Theatre, which is one of the most celebrated new writing theatres in the world. Situated on the green it has an international reputation for discovering, nurturing and producing the best new theatre writers from the widest range of backgrounds. Shepherds Bush Walkabout is a popular music and live sports venue located on the western end of the green.
Shepherds Bush has a vibrant mix of cultures with an extensive range of great places to eat, drink and shop. Schools popular with local families include St Stephen’s C of E and Miles Coverdale Primary Schools and several well-known independent schools in nearby Hammersmith including St Paul's Girls School and Latymer School.
Shepherds Bush is also famous for being home to Shepherds Bush Empire; a music venue which has played host to some very popular acts, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. The BBC is also situated in Shepherds Bush, as is the Bush Theatre, which is one of the most celebrated new writing theatres in the world. Situated on the green it has an international reputation for discovering, nurturing and producing the best new theatre writers from the widest range of backgrounds. Shepherds Bush Walkabout is a popular music and live sports venue located on the western end of the green.
Shepherds Bush has a vibrant mix of cultures with an extensive range of great places to eat, drink and shop. Schools popular with local families include St Stephen’s C of E and Miles Coverdale Primary Schools and several well-known independent schools in nearby Hammersmith including St Paul's Girls School and Latymer School.
Shepherds Bush Transport Links
Shepherds Bush has excellent transport links and is served by five London Underground Stations; Shepherds Bush (Central Line), White City (Central Line), Shepherds Bush Market (Hammersmith & City Line), Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City Line) and Wood Lane (Hammersmith & City Line).
The Central and Hammersmith & City underground lines take you from Shepherds Bush (Zone 2) to the West End in 15 minutes. Shepherds Bush sits on the A40(M); one of the main transport routes in and out of the capital.
The Central and Hammersmith & City underground lines take you from Shepherds Bush (Zone 2) to the West End in 15 minutes. Shepherds Bush sits on the A40(M); one of the main transport routes in and out of the capital.
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The area is perfect for first-time buyers or investors attracted by the plentiful Victorian terraces and conversions in addition to the good transport links
