Wormwood Scrubs is an ancient park known as ‘The Scrubs’ to locals. The area around Wormwood Scrubs is called Old Oak Common and is situated in the north-eastern corner of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The park is the biggest green space in the Borough and with 200 acres of land, there’s plenty to explore! Wormwood Scrubs and its surrounding neighbourhood is set to enjoy a £5 billion investment in regeneration projects over the next decade, so it's likely to gain popularity as more homes become available.

Flats & Apartments for Rent in Wormwood Scrubs

Flats and apartments to rent in Wormwood Scrubs and Old Oak Common are primarily converted townhouses. Those renting flats here are lured in by its quiet environment and very reasonable prices. Regeneration of the area over the next few years is likely to see the construction of low and medium-rise apartment blocks, so more flats to rent in Wormwood Scrubs are likely to appear on the market soon.

Houses to Rent in Wormwood Scrubs

There isn’t a large number of houses available to rent in Wormwood Scrubs, but those that are available are very varied. You’ll find terraces, semis and detached properties as well as some spacious period properties overlooking The Scrubs Park. As development begins, we’ll see more rented homes in the area become available, with neat new townhouses expected to be introduced.

Living in Wormwood Scrubs

Wormwood Scrubs and Old Oak Common are quiet areas with plenty of amenities, but a sleepy pace of life. It’s a great base for getting some fresh air, even in the city, and the local parks are beautiful to walk, run or cycle around whenever you have some spare time. If you’re a football fan, you’re in luck – there’s a proposal for a new football stadium to be built in the area as part of the regeneration effort so locals can extend their outdoors activities.