Blackheath

With picture postcard good looks and old school charm, Blackheath is one of London’s prettiest and most welcoming neighbourhoods. The focal point is the historic windswept heath, which dates to the Middle Ages. 

The expanse of the heath provides a healthy escape with walks, cycle rides and kite flying. Nearby Royal Greenwich Park is home to the Royal Observatory and offers stunning views across the Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond.

The main shopping streets are Montpelier Vale and Tranquil Vale, with a mix of high-end chains and quaint independent boutiques and old bookshops. Every Sunday there is a popular farmer’s market, and the nearby Greenwich Market offers everything from antiques to clothes.

There is an array of traditional pubs, bars and restaurants. The O2 Arena is just ten minutes away in North Greenwich and the Blackheath to Canning Town cycle route takes in the Royal Observatory, the O2 Arena and Canary Wharf.

Trains to London Bridge in 12 minutes with connections to the City or Canary Wharf in less than half an hour. North Greenwich for tube or DLR.

Brockley

Brockley is considered a jewel in the South-East London crown, distinguished by grand period homes, large terraces and semi-detached houses, many of which are now part of a conservation area with beautiful tree-lined roads. A centre of the South London arts scene, the area has a quirky laid-back vibe. 

Hilly Fields is ideal for outdoor pursuits, including guided walks, adult climbing frames, tennis courts and football pitches. It boasts views across Canary Wharf, Crystal Palace and the North Downs. Blythe Hill Park has great views as well as a children’s playground. Telegraph Hill Park is located in nearby Peckham also boasts magnificent views over London. 

It has one of the best farmers markets in London, characterful cafes, top restaurants and independent shops. The cobbled Coulgate Street beside the station is a meeting hub for locals and there is an annual street art festival.

A quick commute to the City’s financial districts, with trains to London Bridge taking just ten minutes and the Overground line covering the route through Docklands up to Shoreditch and Islington.

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Clapham

A flourishing area popular with families and young professionals alike, Clapham attracts a diverse mix of residents surrounding the vast Common. There are grand Georgian terraces on Grafton Square and in the Old Town. With Victorian charm there are village style areas such as Abbeville and Clapham Old Town and modest Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. There’s ample choice for young professionals in the lively Clapham North area, with larger houses and flats found closer to Clapham South. Around the Common there are grand period conversions and purpose-built mansion blocks.

The 220 acres of Clapham Common attracts those looking for solo and team exercise, dog walkers and picnickers, with a packed calendar of events to enjoy in the summer months, including the annual SW4 festival. It also has a paddling pool, a Grade II listed bandstand, a skatepark, basketball, netball and tennis courts and more.

Clapham boasts a huge array of restaurants, pubs and bars, a nightclub, an arthouse cinema and a fringe theatre. Budding chefs and home cooks head to the Venn Street Market for quality produce and local delis.

Clapham has three Tube stations, overground links to the City, West End or Waterloo, 24 hour buses and cyclists can take advantage of the Cycle Superhighway 7 running alongside Clapham Common. 

Docklands (Surrey Quays)

A tranquil area of smart homes amidst marinas and canals with wildlife reserves, in a former industrial collection of dockyards. Pockets of Victorian streets, gastro pubs and scattered waterside restaurants. There are delightful walks, running and cycle rides to tempt you along the river, as well as various water sports such as kayaking, dinghy sailing and the increasingly popular paddle boarding.

Surrey Quays shopping centre has a selection of chain stores, or head to the nearby Canary Wharf shopping centre with a wide range of shops, boutiques and eateries. 

The markets at Greenwich are in easy reach or enjoy the boutiques and independent shops of Bermondsey Street, a short bus journey away with its weekend food market popular with foodies and first rate cafes and restaurants.

Close to the City and Canary Wharf, there are rail links close by, or commuters can opt to commute by boat with two Thames Clipper docking points.

Epsom

Epsom is the principal town of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey. A traditional English market town, the high street is dominated by the clock tower, which was erected in 1847-8. Historically Epsom was a popular spa town, famed for its Epsom Salts. Now it is more famous for horse racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse, with the annual visit from The Queen on Derby day.

There are a mixture of Edwardian, Twenties and Thirties detached and semi-detached houses, some Georgian style houses, conversion flats and small pockets of Victorian terrace houses and cottages. There is a good choice of state and private schools, including Laine Theatre Arts, the University for the Creative Arts and Epsom College making Epsom a popular choice for families.

Epsom is surrounded by green space. Epsom Downs is famous for its racecourse with 600 acres open to the public. Epsom Common is a Nature Reserve, another at Horton Country Park also has a children’s farm, a riding school and a golf club. Epsom Golf Club has an 18-hole course. The Rainbow Leisure Centre pool is in the centre and nearby David Lloyd Health Club.

Culture interests include Epsom Playhouse for various shows and comedy nights and there is an Odeon Cinema. Shopping in Epsom comprises of The Ashley Centre shopping mall, with high street chains including M&S Food Hall and Waitrose. There is a twice-weekly market and a monthly farmers’ market and a handful of independent shops. There are plentiful restaurants and cafes.

Transport links via the A3 into London, or the A24 to the South Coast in approx. an hour.

Trains to London Waterloo every 30 minutes and regular trains to London Victoria, with journey times approx. 40 minutes.

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Herne Hill

Herne Hill is located in the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Southwark. Situated between the more well-known areas of Brixton, Dulwich and Camberwell, Herne Hill is a leafy suburb with a Village-y feel. 

Home to Brockwell Park, which has a walled garden, miniature railway, a BMX track, tennis courts, a gym and Brockwell Lido, an art deco open-air swimming pool built in 1937. Herne Hill Velodrome is an open-air cycling track used during the 1948 Olympics. 

Herne Hill offers a range of independent shops, art galleries, bars, traditional pubs, laid-back eateries, cafes and restaurants.

Herne Hill has a vibrant market on a Sunday piled with fresh produce or locally made clothing and accessories.

Rail links to London Victoria or Thameslink to Blackfriars and St Pancras International. 

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Hersham

Nestled between the towns of Esher, Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames, you’ll find the charming village of Hersham set around a village green, with a diverse list of housing types including many Grade II listed properties, encompassing beautiful countryside and a designated green belt. Hersham is attractive to families and those seeking the great outdoors.

Located on the banks of the River Thames, Walton-on-Thames is a town in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey. It provides a healthy mixture of flats and houses with a number of new developments. The private parks and gated estates of Ashley Park, Burwood Park and the Burhill Estate provide a variety of impressive family homes and there are a number of highly sought-after private roads close to Walton station. 

The re-development of Walton-on-Thames town centre includes a retail and residential complex, with a shopping centre with familiar brand retailers plus a selection of eateries and coffee shops. 

Hersham Green holds regular events throughout the summer. There are green fields, meadows and footpaths alongside the River Mole. Plenty of walking, cycling and running areas and here you will find Walton & Hersham FC, Esher Rugby Club and two golf courses.

Local pubs offer traditional fresh food, Sunday roasts and Thai food. There is a plentiful choice of restaurants in nearby Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames and Esher too.

Hersham is served by Hersham and Walton-on-Thames railway stations with trains to London Waterloo in approx. 25-30 minutes.

Kingston Upon Thames

The Royal Borough of Kingston is one of the most historic towns within Greater London, home to Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace. The popular Market Place dates back to the 15th century and around this there are buildings dating back to the 17th century, historic churches, many mock-Tudor buildings built from the early 1900s and Victorian and Edwardian period homes. There are also modern high rise contemporary properties with views alongside the river Thames.  Kingston has a wide mix of residents, from families and City commuters to the students at the renowned Kingston University. 

Kingston Rowing Club is along the river at Canbury Gardens, along with a sailing club and there are several golf clubs nearby. You can walk, run, cycle or horse ride the expanse of Richmond Park or Bushy Park. There are sports centres, gyms and swimming pools.

There is a lively cultural scene, with theatre, comedy and live music. There are riverside pubs and restaurants and shopping opportunities with a mixture of independent boutiques and High Street chains and The Bentall Centre with a variety of stores and eateries and markets selling a range of wares from fresh produce to crafts.

River boats run between Kingston, Hampton Court and Richmond to London Bridge or Canary Wharf in the summer, fast trains from Kingston station to Waterloo take 30 minutes, or locals can reach Victoria in 40 minutes via Clapham Junction. There is an extensive bus network towards London or Surrey and the A3 links to the M25 and London’s airports.

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New Malden

New Malden and Coombe are part of the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames, including Old Malden and Motspur Park.  Property was built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with two and three bedroom terraced houses. The Coombe Hill area has larger detached and semi-detached houses from the 1930s. There is a real sense of community, excellent schools and it is a popular residential area for families.

There are open green spaces such as Beverley Park with its football pitch, tennis courts, children's playground, allotments and open space and Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field in Motspur Park for various team sports and bootcamps. The Royal Parks of Richmond Park and Bushy Park and Wimbledon Common are all in easy reach. Motspur Park is home to the training ground of Fulham FC and also the Kings College London sports ground. The ‘Malden Centre’ includes a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and offers adult learning courses. There are fitness and sports clubs, golf clubs, tennis clubs and New Malden also has its own 18 holes of dinosaur themed crazy golf, as well as a floodlit golf driving range.

There is an annual Malden Fortnight, which includes a parade showcasing all the local schools and community groups including a youth theatre group and various other activities. Every Christmas the High Street has its own switching-on ceremony complete with Christmas carols.  There is a vibrant Korean community with numerous Korean restaurants, a karaoke and pool bar.  There a variety of high street shops and boutiques. Restaurants including Italian, Japanese, Indian and Turkish, coffee shops and bubble teahouses.

There is an extensive bus network towards London or Surrey and the A3 links to the M25 and London’s airports. Rail services to London Waterloo in 25 minutes.

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Raynes Park

Raynes Park has emerged from the shadows of its famous neighbour Wimbledon and is a desirable location in its own right.  Raynes Park has adopted the title West Wimbledon and offers a more relaxed pace of life. There are Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, 1930s houses and new build apartments and period buildings split into flats. The community spirit contributes to the exceptionally low levels of crime, which combined with good schools and attractive properties, appeals to families and young professionals looking for a quieter life but ease of access to central London.

There are a variety of green spaces dotted around and the larger Cannon Hill Common (21 hectares) is a conservation site with a 140-year-old woodland, a variety of wildlife and a fishery. For sports, head to King George’s Playing Fields and Raynes Park Sports Ground or play tennis or cricket at Cottenham Park. There are nearby golf, tennis, football and rugby clubs, as well as David Lloyd Leisure Club, recently upgraded with a state-of-the-art gym and world class spa retreat. Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park are a short distance away. 

The shopping centres around Coombe Lane, with independent shops as well as selected chain stores including a Waitrose. Restaurants range in cuisine – Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and British fayre. There are delis and cafes and fresh food markets.

For culture there is a local theatre group that stages its own productions as well as providing children’s theatre groups and workshops. The annual community arts festival in summer offers a variety of attractions, including food stalls, musical performances and family entertainment.

Rail services from Raynes Park station to Waterloo take 20 minutes, the tube can be reached from Wimbledon. Buses between Clapham Park and Kingston with a 24 hour service and a night bus. Served by the nearby A3, it is a 20 minute drive to the M25 and Gatwick Airport is less than 40 minutes’ drive.

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Wimbledon

Attractive historic property surrounding the Village near the Common, with its grand Victorian houses and a 19th century windmill. The more modern development is found in the busy Town, centred on the Broadway, since the building of the railway station in 1838.  Wimbledon Park has impressive Victorian and Edwardian properties, some overlooking the park. Combined they offer all the amenities residents could wish for, with the open space of Wimbledon Common, home of the Wombles and Wimbledon Park close by. 

Famous for the All England Lawn Tennis Club which entices visitors from around the world every summer, Wimbledon offers a wealth of leisure and sports facilities. The Common has an 18 hole golf course, an athletics track and cricket pitches. There are horse riding hacks, running routes and plenty of picturesque areas to picnic, such as Cannizaro Park, formerly the landscaped gardens of a grand 18th century house, with a rose garden, rare trees and a water garden.

Wimbledon Park is 27 hectares of well-maintained public space with a children’s playground and paddling pool, a watersports centre, boating lake, beach volleyball courts, bowling green, football pitches, tennis courts and an athletics track.

Cultural activities can be found at New Wimbledon Theatre, a children’s theatre, Odeon, Wimbledon Museum and Southside House.

There are a range of shopping facilities from high street chains to independent boutiques. There are numerous dining options available, from cafes and bars to traditional pubs and restaurants.

Commuters can get to work in central London in less than 30 minutes. Wimbledon Station and Wimbledon Park are both on the District Line. Wimbledon South is on the Northern Line. National rail services run from Wimbledon Station, including a SW Trains service to Waterloo (18 minutes). Wimbledon Chase and Wimbledon are also served by Thameslink trains and a tram.

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Worcester Park

Worcester Park is a town centred in the London Borough of Sutton, Kingston Upon Thames and Epsom, in the South-West of London. Worcester Park is made up of period properties - both larger detached houses and smaller terraced cottages, a number of 1930’s semi-detached homes and some newer flats and developments.

The Hamptons development in Worcester Park was built by St. James and is a neighbourhood based around the 15 hectare Mayflower Park with wetlands, an amphitheatre, cycling and running tracks, where residents and locals alike enjoy walking through to Motspur Park past Green Lane Stables.  There is an onsite residents’ gym and tennis courts for the 645 homes, consisting of detached and mews houses and modern flats, all built in a distinctive New England style.

Beverley Brook runs through Worcester Park, alongside Green Lane and past Green Lane Primary School, traversing up to Cuddington Recreation Ground. Green Lane appears in the Domesday Book. The Huntsmans Hall (now The Brook) was situated on what was the far boundary of a hunting ground for Henry VIII. There are many green expanses, including Nonsuch Park. There is also a selection of sports clubs including The River Club which has the only non-chlorine pool in the UK with a retractable roof. 

Central Road is the main street in Worcester Park with plentiful shopping opportunities, with supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, as well as a number of independent shops, an Eastern Mediterranean supermarket Ryan Gate and a local grocer Ross’ Fruiterers. Sutton, Kingston, and Epsom are nearby for larger shopping centres and outdoor markets. There are an abundance of restaurants including Meghna, The Chef, Kyosen, Park Grill, Osaka and Miller & Carter and pubs including The Brook.

Worcester Park has a great selection of schools, with several nurseries and pre-schools in the area, primary and junior schools, and secondary schools nearby.

Worcester Park is approximately 25-30 minutes’ journey to London Waterloo by train (Zone 4) and the ease of access to central London makes this an ideal location for commuters.  The A3 with links to London or out to Surrey and the South Coast make this an attractive area to live.

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