Earlsfield
Coordinates: 51°26′38″N 0°11′07″W / 51.4439, -0.1854 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
OS grid reference	TQ265735
London borough	Wandsworth
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LONDON
Postcode district	SW18
Dial code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
London Assembly	Merton and Wandsworth
European Parliament	London
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Earlsfield is an area within the London Borough of Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom. A typical London suburb, Earlsfield comprises mostly residential Victorian terraced houses with a high street of shops, bars and restaurants (very few chain stores) between Garratt Lane, Allfathing Lane and Burntwood Lane. Although it has had a slow start and lags behind its Clapham neighbour, Earlsfield, with its schools and family facilities as well as its primary transport link (see Earlsfield railway station) into central london - now has a strong housing market with prices continuing to outpace average house price inflation. Image File history File links Greater_london_outline_map_bw. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... The London Borough of Wandsworth is a London borough in South West London, England and forms part of Inner London. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... This is an alphabetical list of countries of the world, including independent states (both those that are internationally recognised and generally unrecognised), inhabited dependent territories and areas of special sovereignty. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The SW (South Western and Battersea) postcode area, also known as the London SW postcode area[1] is a group of postcode districts in south west London, England. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... 020 is the dial code for Greater London in the United Kingdom. ... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is the Home Office police force responsible for Greater London, with the exception of the square mile of the City of London. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the statutory fire and rescue service for London, England. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is the largest ambulance service in the world that does not directly charge its patients for its services. ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... Merton and Wandsworth is a constituency represented in the London Assembly. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... London is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a partial list of places in London, England. ... The London Borough of Wandsworth is a London borough in South West London, England and forms part of Inner London. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Main Street. ... Earlsfield railway station is in the London Borough of Wandsworth in south London. ...

The River Wandle flows parallel to the main road through the area, and has been the subject of a major, council funded cleanup operation. There is some light industry located between the high street and the river. It is not as well known as its neighbouring areas such as Tooting, Clapham, Balham, and Battersea, which allows for a low key way of life while still being close enough to the bright lights and excitement of London. The local Earlsfield railway station provides for quick journeys to Central London (3 stops to Waterloo [Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Waterloo] in 16 minutes) and other South London (Victoria - changing at Clapham Junction, Wimbledon one stop) areas. Carshalton Pond The River Wandle is a river in England about 9 miles (14 km) long. ... Tooting is a suburb in the London Borough of Wandsworth in south London. ... Clapham is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Wandsworth, South London. ... Balham is: Balham, a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London, England. ... Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Central London is a much-used but unofficial and vaguely defined term for the most inner part of London, the capital of England. ... South London area South London (known colloquially as South of the River) is the area of London south of the River Thames. ...

The area was once a working class suburb of Wandsworth and as such has medium sized terraced housing built for the working class. It now houses young families attracted by the affordability of the area in comparison to its north, west and eastern neighbours Clapham, Wandsworth, Battersea and Putney. The area is now known as Nappy Valley to some, due to the small family homes and the good schools in the area.

The area is also a haven for South Africans that seem to dominate the area at rush hour, streaming out of the less expensive house conversion flats around Garratt Lane.

There is not a great deal of notable history to the area as it is based around a mainline (i.e. above ground) rail station that was built at the end of the 19th Century—April 1884, to be exact. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The name Earlsfield has two possible origins:

• the first that it came from Earl, the maiden name of the Lord of the Manor's wife.
• the second that it comes from the fact that the whole area was once watercress fields belonging to Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Lady Diana Spencer, later Diana, Princess of Wales. The area to the north east, towards Clapham is also known as Spencer Park.

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Property

The best parts of Earlsfield are those to the north-west of Earlsfield Road - from Winfrith Road, Inman Road, Bucharest Road, Brocklebank Road, Bassingham Road and those to the north-west, as well as those off the main high street area with Skelbrook Street, Quinton Street, Littleton Street are also in demand with slightly larger houses or flats. 3 bed homes (~1200sq ft+) here are in the region of £700k+ (2006/2007) - significantly cheaper than those larger more middle-class homes up the road in Wandsworth (£1.2m+). A significant percentage of these 3 bed homes have now been converted through loft conversions and rear extensions to larger 4 beds.

Earlsfield Road provides a varied range of houses, from average 3 bed terraces similar to Winfrith & Inman (above) at the Garratt Lane end, through to an increasing size moving up the road to the St. Annes Hill Road junction that switches the road from Earlsfield to Wandsworth.

High Street

Although vibrant, the high street is also always a little disappointing due to the high rent demanded by its landlords - the only shops, bars and restaurants that seem to survive are those that have been there for a long time - suggesting they might already have long leases that avoid the greed of the modern landlord in the area (it's been suggested that most of the high street is actually owned by two men that have owned properties in the area for decades now). Willie Gunns is about the only survivor in the area, the rest of the bars and restaurants come and go within 12 months or so. The high-street is dominated by Estate Agents, Cafes and Bars/Restaurants.

Places to Eat & Drink

• Amaranth Thai Market (Earlsfield Rd/Garratt Lane), Thai
• The Velvet Lounge (Garratt Lane/Skelbook Street), Anglo Dining/Bar
• Nazmins (Garratt Lane), Indian
• Golden Palace (Garratt Lane/Skelbrook Street), Chinese
• Willie Gunn's (Garratt Lane/Trewint Street), Anglo
• Caffe Nero (Garratt Lane), Coffee Bar
• The Open Page
• Carnevale's, Italian

• Colins Fish Bar, Treport St/Garratt Lane
• Chez Bruce (Wandsworth Common)
• Bar 366 (Garrat Lane)
• Kenssy Fried Chicken (Garrat Lane)
• Major's Fried Chicken (Garrat Lane)
• Buffet Brazil (Garrat Lane)

Chez Bruce is a restaurant located on Bellevue Road in the London borough of Wandsworth. ... Wandsworth common is a common in Battersea, south London. ...

Neighbours

• Wandsworth Common SW17
• Clapham SW12
• Battersea SW11
• Wandsworth SW18
• Tooting SW17
• Southfields SW19
• Putney SW15

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Next Stop Neighbouring Travel Connections

• inbound: Clapham Junction
• outbound: Wimbledon station

Clapham Junction is a railway station located in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Wimbledon station is a National Rail, London Underground, and Tramlink station located in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. ...

External links

• The history of Earlsfield from the Wandsworth Museum
• The Borough of Wandsworth Rifle Club