A Northfields Guide to Shepherd’s Bush
Well connected on both TfL’s Underground and Overground lines, Shepherd’s Bush is a buzzing microcosm of city life and enjoys a great location in lively West London.
Bustling both day and night, it is a fantastic place to live offering everything from pubs and fine dining, culture and brilliant night life, to great schools, green spaces and excellent shopping with both independent outlets and Westfield shopping centre on its doorstep.
The area has so much to offer but a real bonus to anyone who is interested in moving there is that it is also just a short ride away from everything central London has to offer. So could Shepherd’s Bush be the place you decide to call home?
Things To Do
- Shop until you drop at Westfield Shopping Centre, where you will find designer stores such as Burberry, Gucci and Louis Vuitton sharing space with department stores John Lewis and Debenhams plus a huge number of high street stores including Topshop, H&M, Next, French Connection and River Island as well restaurants galore and spaces to socialise in.
- Have fun at Puttshack and All Star Lanes, both at Westfield
- Enjoy great live music at the O2 Empire and Bush Hall
- Take in a show at the Bush Theatre
- Watch a film at Vue Cinema
- Take your pick from a vast array of independent cafes, restaurants, bars and cosy pubs
- Visit the colourful and friendly Shepherd’s Bush Market where you can find authentic traders offering a multi cultural variety of goods from fabrics and fresh produce to a delicious Nepalese curry
Transport
Tube: Shepherds Bush is serviced by London Underground with tube stations at Shepherds Bush (Central/Overground) and White City (Circle/Hammersmith and City) which are both in Zone 2.
Rail: Shepherds Bush serves London Overground, with additional Southern trains available.
Bus: A large number of bus routes available to many destinations, including Camden Town, Piccadilly Circus and Clapham Junction (31, 94 and 49 respectively).
Local Schools
Parents are spoiled for choice in this area with W6 and W12 boasting a great selection of good and outstanding schools, including:
- St Stephen’s, Miles Coverdale, St John XXIII Catholic, John Betts, Queensmill, Good Shepherd RC, Ark Conway all rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ primary schools in W12 plus nearby The Brackenbury in W6
- Hammersmith Academy, Cambridge School and Woodlane High are all secondary schools rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. For those who were born to perform, there’s also the Outstanding Young Dancers Academy
Green Spaces
Shepherds Bush Common was revamped in 2013 after the 2012 London Olympics, and is a popular park, especially when the sun comes out. Other spaces include Wormholt Park and Hammersmith Park, which features a Japanese Garden, a gated children’s play area and Tennis Courts. You’ll also enjoy visiting Ravenscourt Park, which features a huge paddling pool and children’s beach in the summer months. Wendell Park and Acton Park are also nearby.
Why We Love Shepherd’s Bush
Find out what we love most about living in Shepherd’s Bush in our handy video guide.
Buying & Letting property in Shepherd’s Bush
We have some great property available in the area. See what’s currently available: