Shepherd's Bush Market refurbishment gets go ahead (2024)

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Is Shepherd's Bush gentrifying? ›

“Plans to gentrify Shepherd's Bush Market have been pushed through by the Council despite overwhelming opposition locally. But the Mayor has the power to stop them. Sign the petition calling on Sadiq Khan to call-in and reject the planning application.

The Market and it's traders will remain and the Market will be improved with a new road surface, canopy and entrance signs.

A major redevelopment of a 109-year-old west London market has been given the green light. New homes, stalls and a nine-storey building are to be built at Shepherd's Bush Market. Three of the five Hammersmith and Fulham councillors at a meeting on Tuesday meeting voted in favour of the plans.

In September 2020, Yoo Capital became the majority owners of Shepherd's Bush Market and have submitted the proposals for the markets upgrade and housing development .

Known for its affordability when compared to neighbouring areas like Holland Park, Shepherd's Bush is an attractive option for those seeking to establish their home in a well-connected London suburb.

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is the fourth most expensive borough in London, but prices in Shepherd's Bush tend to be affordable than in neighbouring Hammersmith, and many families tend to choose to settle down here in favour of the more pricey Chelsea and Kensington.

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We'll have opening times and curfew times if they're out of the ordinary for seasoned gig-goers (7pm-11pm) on the event page of this website and on our social channels, too.

Shepherd's Bush Market is a London Underground station in the district of Shepherd's Bush in west London, England. It is on the Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines, between Goldhawk Road and Wood Lane stations, and it is in Travelcard Zone 2.

The market opened for business in around 1914, with shops lining the railway viaduct. It was closed briefly in 1915 to make way for the billeted troops but was given a new lease of life in 1918 as soldiers returning from the Western Front were offered stalls to help restart their lives.

In 1908 a Great Exhibition was held on a specially-built site to the north side of Shepherd's Bush. It had 120 exhibition halls, 20 palaces and half a mile of waterways, including a magic lagoon. The buildings were finished in white stucco which gave rise to the nickname of The White City.

What type of area is Shepherd's Bush? ›

Although primarily residential in character, its focus is the shopping area of Shepherd's Bush Green, with the Westfield London shopping centre a short distance to the north. The main thoroughfares are Uxbridge Road, Goldhawk Road and Askew Road, all with small and mostly independent shops, pubs and restaurants.

For over a century O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire has been welcoming people through its doors, cementing itself as one of the capital's most important entertainment venues. The building can be hired as a concert space for events with a capacity up to 2,000, or fully seated for 1,098 people.

Featuring two business-lined square, it is between Piccadilly and Curzon Street and has a village-like atmosphere. It was built up between 1735 and 1746 by Edward Shepherd on the open ground then used for the annual fair from which Mayfair derives its name.

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Westfield London / Owner

Remodeled homes might boost a street's curb appeal but then drive up rents in the ensuing months and years. There are plenty of ways to tell when gentrification is coming to a community; rising home prices and an influx of trendy shops are classic omens.

She added: “One of the least gentrified areas of London I've seen is Barking and Dagenham. It is one of the most affordable areas of London, with property prices that are significantly lower than in other parts of the city.

This is a lovely area with plenty of parks nearby and interesting places to visit. Being close to a couple of football clubs and great pubs is an added advantage. A great place to live. I love living here because it is only a short tube or bus away from central London.

About the Area

A London old-school classic, Shepherd's Bush is right next to the posh districts of Hollard Park and Notting Hill. Shepherd's Bush is easy like a Sunday morning, featuring markets, independent shops and famous music venues as well as Westfield Shopping Centre in all its 150,000 square metre glory.