In April 1884, the L&SWR opened Earlsfield station on Garratt Lane, prompting further development.

[citation needed] Between 1853 and 1864, the area in the south of Earlsfield, Summerstown, was the site of the Copenhagen Running Grounds, a major venue for pedestrianism.

The main shopping street – Garratt Lane – includes estate agents, cafes and restaurants, pubs, bars and hairdressers.

The stretch of Earlsfield just to the south of the station includes chains and an increasing number of independent cafes, delicatessen, butchers and public houses including The Earlsfield situated in the old railway station house have opened in recent years.[when?]

Opened in 2007 (and refurbished in 2016), the space hosts local and national companies as well as staging its own productions.