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How is life in Furzedown? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Furzedown is a ward, in both the districts of Streatham and Tooting, wholly in the Tooting Parliamentary Constituency, within the London Borough of Wandsworth in South West London. It is a mainly residential area close to Tooting Commons, which provide a large open space including Tooting Bec Lido. “

The amenities you might need in Furzedown

Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Furzedown. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.

Schools in and around the area of Furzedown

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Furzedown vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Graveney SchoolWelham Road, London3.636
Furzedown Primary SchoolBeclands Road, London4.49
Bright Horizons Streatham Day Nursery and Preschool113 Blegborough Road, LondonN/AN/A
Guitar and Piano Lessons99 Babington Road, LondonN/AN/A
Little Linguists Nursery13 Thrale Road, London4.727
Lewin Pre School11A Natal Road, LondonN/AN/A
K&Q Day NurseryUnited Kingdom3.73
Little Gems Daycare Ltd142 Mitcham Lane, London4.52
Early Learners LtdMethodist Church, Riggindale Road, LondonN/AN/A
Allan Salmon – Guitarist & TutorQuernmore Road, London54
Messy Hands Childminder41 Birchwood Road, LondonN/AN/A
Tiny Tots Nursery162 Eardley Road, London528
Eveline Day NurserySeely Hall/Chillerton Rd, London52
Braeside47 Braeside Road, LondonN/AN/A
Tiny Tots Nursery47 Braeside Road, London510
Carmena Christian Day Nursery47 Thrale Road, London4.25
Cavendish Lodge Nurseries and Pre-Schools52 Lewin Road, London4.911
Phoenix Academy LimitedSaint Johns House, 448 Streatham High Road, London51
St Leonard’s Primary School, Streatham42 Mitcham Lane, London44
Penwortham Primary SchoolPenwortham Road, London4.48

Tube & Train stations in and around Furzedown

Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Furzedown entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Streatham CommonUnited Kingdom3.666
StreathamUnited Kingdom3.356

How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Furzedown?

Furzedown has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Thrale Road Hospital Hostel40 Thrale Road, LondonN/AN/A
gemma amoresRibblesdale Road, LondonN/AN/A

Post offices in and around the area of Furzedown

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Greyhound Lane Post Office17 Greyhound Lane, London3.238
Mitcham Lane Post Office85 Mitcham Lane, London4.120

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What else is close to Furzedown?

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Furzedown. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Mitcham See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Woodmansterne See the guide here
Streatham Vale See the guide here
Colliers Wood See the guide here
Crown Point See the guide here
West Norwood See the guide here
Tooting See the guide here
Streatham Park See the guide here
Streatham See the guide here
Streatham Hill See the guide here
Balham See the guide here
Hyde Farm See the guide here
Clapham Park See the guide here
Tulse Hill See the guide here
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Mitcham See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Woodmansterne See the guide here
Streatham Vale See the guide here
Colliers Wood See the guide here
Crown Point See the guide here
West Norwood See the guide here
Tooting See the guide here
Streatham Park See the guide here
Streatham See the guide here
Streatham Hill See the guide here
Balham See the guide here
Hyde Farm See the guide here
Clapham Park See the guide here
Tulse Hill See the guide here

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What kind of things are there to do in the city of Furzedown?

It could be that Furzedown has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Furzedown. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Furzedown.

Also, knowing what’s available in Furzedown and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

Things we love about Furzedown

Furzedown has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Furzedown has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Furzedown?

Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Furzedown. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Londis Albert Embankment38-46 Albert Embankment, London2.927
Sainsbury’s62 Wandsworth Road, London4.34490
Sainsbury’s Local78-98 Marsham Street, London3.5115
Waitrose & Partners1 New Union Square, London3.954
Tesco Express16, 22 Wandsworth Road, London3.670
Little Waitrose & Partners3 Bondway, London4.1393
Tesco Express18-28 Warwick Way, London3.4134
Vauxhall Express16, 22 Wandsworth Road, Nine Elms, LondonN/AN/A
Shop & Go61 Bondway, London4167
Tesco Express22-29 Albert Embankment, London3.426
Greatway Grocery Store7 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London3.142
Alish Grocers30 Vauxhall Street, London4.73
セインズベリーWheatsheaf Community Hall, Wheatsheaf LaneN/AN/A
Tesco SuperstoreKennington Lane, London2.3143
Regency Food and Wine19 Regency Street, London4.234
Tesco Express89-95 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London2.5162
supermercado tuga20 Wilcox Road, London4.214
Alhayat Grocery85 Lupus Street, London4.165
AL HALAL SUPER MARKET42 Tachbrook Street, London51
Pantry @ St Stephen’s Children’s CentreMeadow Place, LondonN/AN/A

Green space in the city of Furzedown

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Furzedown is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Are there any good pubs in Furzedown?

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Furzedown – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Furzedown.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Moon Under Water1327 London Road
Norbury
SW16 4AU
This JD Wetherspoon pub serves the shopping centre of Norbury on one side and the residential areas of Pollards Hill on the other.

Museums & Galleries in the region

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Furzedown we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Roe bridgeStreatham, Mitcham Lane Southcroft Road (Stop Q, London41

The types of restaurants

Furzedown has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
FURZEDOWN BRASSERIE & HOTEL118 Mitcham Lane, London4.3347
Hideaway2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road, London4.3970
Pizza Go Go280 Streatham High Road, London4.3268
New Morley’s Streatham186 Mitcham Lane, London4.333
Traditional Fish Bar107 Mitcham Lane, London4.357
Fireaway104 Mitcham Lane, London4.3117
Naked Loaf70 Moyser Road, London4.3215
Curry Master Takeaway231A Streatham Road, London4.344
Tesco Cafe384 Streatham High Road, London4.327
Morley’s Streatham – Greyhound Lane14 Greyhound Lane, London4.380
Al-Jazeera Somali Restaurant London2 Gleneagle Road, London4.397
Sizzlerz 24/7Hopton Parade, 7 Streatham High Road, London4.3294
Morley’s StreathamUnit 1-2, Bridge Parade, Streatham High Road, London4.390
Tasty African Food3, Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road, London4.395
Grill Icons318 Streatham High Road, London4.3173
The Earl Ferrers22 Ellora Road, London4.3339
Delicious Authentic Caribbean Cuisine215 Streatham Road, Mitcham4.375
KebabaliciousLondon4.3125
Mitcham Lane Food & WineUnited Kingdom4.31
BEIJING INN Chinese Takeaway2, Bank Buildings, Mitcham Lane, London4.3N/A

Gyms to stay in shape in Furzedown

More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Furzedown easy.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Squats Gym117 Mitcham Lane, London4.3133
Tooting Bec Athletics Track & GymTooting Bec Road, London4.3241
Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre390 Streatham High Road, London4.31629
The Living Room Place Furzedown VenueStreatham, 19 Thrale Road Furzedown Tooting, London4.382
Yoga with… SigitaEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, 2 Mitcham Lane, London4.31
Zumba FitnessClairview Road, London4.3N/A
Athlete King, Streatham145 Streatham High Road, London4.316
N Pilates LondonMitcham Lane, London4.319
Body Efficient PilatesChillerton Road, London4.3N/A
Element Fitness Studio1 Estreham Road, London4.343
The Gym Group London StreathamStreatham Station, 350-372 Streatham High Road, London4.3663
Tara Northey Pilates | Tooting BecTooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym, Tooting Bec Road, London4.3N/A
BMF Tooting CommonAthletics Track, Tooting Bec Road, Tooting Bec, London4.345
Lotus Yoga Www Lotus-yoga Co UKStreatham High Road, London4.3N/A
Evolution Coaching292d Streatham High Road, London4.31
CrossFit Streatham292d Streatham High Road, London4.369
Diana Penny112 Massingberd Way, London4.3N/A
FitnessRepublik191 Streatham High Road, London4.326
Oxford Street34 Gunton Road, London4.31
TM Boxing221 Streatham Road, Mitcham4.330

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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