Putney is directly over the river from Fulham. It is more of a town with a busy central high street dominated by the usual major and minor chain shops and stores. Its main attraction is the river itself where many rowing clubs are located and it is here that the annual Boat Race starts.

Between the river and the Lower Richmond Road are predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, the majority of which are below £750,000, with the exception of those backing on to the river itself. Along the river, there are several large mixed developments of flats and townhouses some still under construction.

The high street leads up to Putney Hill, on the west of which is a grid of wide tree-lined streets with Victorian and Edwardian houses. These properties have generous gardens and are popular with young city bankers and their families. Pries range from £750,000 to £2.5 million. Further up towards Putney Heath, there are larger detached houses, many on plots of a third acre, commanding prices of £3 million upwards.

The east side of Putney Hill is dominated by large blocks of purpose-built flats with smaller Victorian terraces behind.

The attractions of Putney for families are the good sized properties, numerous excellent schools and easy access to the surrounding open spaces of Putney Heath, Barnes and Wimbledon. Public transport is good with both underground and mainline trains into London. However, the road across Putney Bridge, along the High Street and up Putney Hill is one of the main arteries out of London to the A3 and is therefore busy and congested at peak times. Putney also suffers from being under the Heathrow flightpath.

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