Your D&G Guide to Shepherd's Bush

Shepherd's Bush Area Guide

Innovative Shepherd's Bush Estate Agents
The Shepherd's Bush area is covered by Douglas & Gordon’s newest central London Office – the Glenthorne Road branch in Hammersmith, formerly the home of Royston estate agents. There is plenty of residential Shepherds Bush property on offer, and this West London district is also a shopper’s paradise; Shepherd's Bush is home to the Westfield shopping mall, famed as Europe’s largest urban shopping centre, as well as many smaller shops in the Shepherd's Bush Green area. With excellent transport links via bus, Tube and overground rail, a house for sale in Shepherd's Bush is appealing to property seekers looking to commute into London.

Some say that the name “Shepherd's Bush” originates from the area’s use as a rest stop for shepherds on their way to London’s Smithfield Market; our South West London estate agents say that many prospective homeowners find a Shepherd's Bush property makes the ideal resting point for them as well!

Shepherd's Bush properties are bordered by Hammersmith homes to the south and south-west, giving residents easy access to the local delis, pubs and restaurants. At Douglas & Gordon, we live up to our reputation as London’s most innovative estate agents by continuously striving to meet the demand for property for sale in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith.  

Shepherd's Bush residents will never find themselves short of local entertainment; local properties are within easy reach of live music venues like Shepherd's Bush Empire and Shepherd's Bush Walkabout, as well as the famous Loftus Road football stadium.  

Henriette Redgrave, local D&G sales manager and estate agent, says that residents coming to Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush often trade up from areas like Holland Park and Notting Hill. Property in the Shepherd's Bush area is significantly cheaper than that in neighbouring areas, giving property seekers better value for money, and a great choice of properties. A flat for sale in Shepherd's Bush costs between £250,000 and £350,000 while a two-bedroom cottage goes for £550,000-£700,000. A larger three-bedroom property in Shepherd's Bush starts at around £700,000. 

Property Rentals in Shepherds Bush
There is a variety of property for rent in Shepherd's Bush, including both flats and houses. According to the local lettings manager, the average Shepherd's Bush cottage is available to rent for £400-450 per week, making an ideal home for professional couples. Growing families looking to rent property in Shepherd's Bush will find that a house in the area costs between £650 and £1200 per week.

With a choice of reputable local schools and an easy journey to and from Heathrow, the area attracts a diverse range of tenants looking for an apartment or house for rent in Shepherd's Bush.

Speak to a leading letting agent from Douglas & Gordon today for further details on a home or flat for rent in Shepherd's Bush, or contact our innovative Shepherd's Bush estate agent about buying a property in this desirable West London neighbourhood. We’ll help you find the ideal Shepherd's Bush property so you can quickly settle in and start enjoying the benefits of the local lifestyle.

Shopping & Food

Food shopping is well catered for in the area, with supermarkets Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.  General shopping is available on Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road.

Culture & Leisure

Shepherd's Bush provides a diverse range of activities but probably the most notable is the Shepherd's Bush Empire which operates as a music venue.  There are a mix of gyms and fitness centres in the area and of course Westfield hosts a complete mix of shopping opportunities.

Services

Hammersmith Town Hall can be found on King Street, and provides all council services. Both Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's are located on Du Cane Road.