Gentrification
in the 80's brought young professionals and middle class families,
a process reflected in the fashionable shops, wine bars and restaurants
to be found on its main thoroughfares. Fulham is solidly middle
class, and very sought-after.
Fulham's main
commercial streets-New Kings Road and Fulham Road- are lively
and cosmopolitan and have a burgeoning collection of stylish shops,
restaurants and bars.
Lillie Road
to the north is also becoming increasingly fashionable with its
many antique shops, coffee shops and bars. The continental atmosphere
is nicely complimented by the international personnel who ply
their trade up at Stamford Bridge ( Chelsea F.C.) and Fulham Craven
Cottage ( Fulham F. C.). There's also a new development here 'Chelsea
Village' which includes a hotel, restaurants and luxury apartments.
Green space
is provided by Bishop's Park (tennis and boating), Hurlingham
Park (athletics, tennis, swimming), Eel Brook Common and South
Park. There are also attractive walks along the riverfront and
good sports and leisure facilities.
Tubes include
Putney Bridge, Parsons Green, Fulham Broadway (District line).