Putney
On the south bank of the Thames between Fulham and Wimbledon, Putney combines handsome period houses, cosy pubs and riverside life with a surprisingly green, almost rural feel.
Riverside, commons and the Boat Race.
Despite being only around fifteen minutes by train from Waterloo, Putney has a fresh, countryside feel thanks to the river and the open spaces of Putney Common, Wandsworth Park and Putney Heath. South Western Railway trains run from Putney station to Waterloo, and two District line stations, East Putney and Putney Bridge (on the Fulham bank), connect to Fulham, Chelsea and central London. Journey times
Families can choose from several popular schools. Our Lady of Victories, Hotham Primary and Brandlehow Primary are favourites for younger children, and independent options include The Falcons and Hurlingham prep schools and Putney High School for girls. Putney is also popular with families seeking access to leading west London schools such as St Paul’s and St Paul’s Girls’.
And every spring Putney is on television: it is the start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race and home to many of London’s leading rowing clubs.
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Room to move up the ladder.
Putney offers a real mix of property, from impressive Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian houses to 1930s mansion flats and contemporary developments along Upper Richmond Road, so buyers can stay local as they move up and down the ladder.
Rightmove sold-price data for the 12 months to December 2024, quoted in our earlier guide, gave an overall average of £751,781. Flats made up most sales at an average of £514,995; terraced houses sold for just under £1.1 million and semi-detached houses for just over £1.6 million. At that point, average prices were around 11% below their 2022 peak.
Kensington House owns Montserrat Road, a large period property in the heart of Putney, a few minutes’ walk from the high street and the river.
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Live music, community theatre and a sculpture trail.
The Half Moon near Putney Bridge has showcased emerging talent since the 1960s. U2 played their first sell-out UK show here, Kate Bush and k.d. lang made early appearances, and Elvis Costello had an early residency. After a major refurbishment in early 2026, which added an orangery bar and a roof terrace, it continues to host music and comedy. Putney News, January 2026
Inside an atmospheric Victorian church on Ravenna Road, Putney Arts Theatre is home to Putney Theatre Company and Group 64 Youth Theatre, whose classes and drama camps have inspired many young performers. Putney Arts Theatre
For fresh air, follow the mile-long Putney Sculpture Trail along the river from Leader’s Gardens to Prospect Quay, past nine figurative sculptures by Alan Thornhill. Or wander the wildlife corridor between Putney Lower Common and Putney Heath, where you might spot hedgehogs, kestrels and kingfishers. Source
Recommendations carried forward from our earlier guide and rechecked in October 2026 where public sources allowed. Opening details change, so please confirm before visiting.
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Scandinavian style and craft beer.
The Putney Exchange shopping centre blends familiar names such as Waitrose and Waterstones with independent retailers. Ben & Lola sells beautifully made clothing and wooden toys for children up to eight, mostly from Scandinavian brands alongside English and French labels. Putney Exchange
For more Nordic inspiration, Blåbär on Lacy Road is a welcoming store scented with pine candles and cinnamon buns from its café, with homeware and gifts chosen by friendly staff. Source
Craft beer lovers should head to Ghost Whale on Upper Richmond Road, with an ever-changing selection on tap and cans and bottles to take away. Positively Putney, August 2026
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On the water and on the heath.
Residents make the most of their green spaces and riverside. There are cricket pitches on Putney Heath and Barnes Common, a bowling green on Putney Lower Common, tennis coaching at Leader’s Gardens and Wandsworth Park, and mini golf in Wandsworth Park.
On the water, the Hurlingham Yacht Club near Putney Bridge is friendly and down to earth, welcoming beginners with social events and river flotillas, and the Putney Sub-Aqua Club offers diving for enthusiasts and learners.
If all that sounds too energetic, our earlier guide recommended The Escape, a long-established local spa and beauty salon; please check its current details before booking.
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Coffee, sushi and riverside pubs.
Putney is well served for coffee, brunch and gastropubs. Ground Coffee Society on Lower Richmond Road, which opened a second Putney café at St Mary’s Church in January 2026, makes a perfect flat white; from there, stroll past Putney Bridge to The Dynamo, a cycling café known for brunch and pizzas named after famous climbs. Putney News, January 2026
Japanese cooking is a local strength, with Tomoe on Upper Richmond Road a long-standing favourite. Harden’s
Many of the best pubs are on the river. The Duke’s Head is a handsome Victorian pub with The Rowing Club bar downstairs for cocktails; The Boathouse has lovely views over the water; and The Spotted Horse has an ivy-clad rooftop terrace. CAMRA
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Our home in Putney.
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This guide is adapted from our ‘Spotlight on Putney’ guide, previously published at kensingtonhouse.com/london/putney. It was revised and fact-checked on 6 October 2026.
Market figures carry the period they measure and the source they come from. Figures from our earlier guide are historical context, not current values, and nothing on this page is a forecast, investment advice or a promise of future returns. Venue details were rechecked where public sources allowed; please confirm opening details before visiting.