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Living in Kingston Upon Thames
Thinking about moving to Kingston Upon Thames or just curious about what makes it such a desirable part of London? Our local area guide covers everything you need to know — from green spaces and local schools to shops, pubs, dining spots, and transport connections.
Kingston Upon Thames is known for its friendly atmosphere, attractive streets, and diverse community. It’s a place where neighbours say hello, where families feel settled, and where professionals find a great balance between city life and local charm.
Whether you’re buying your first home, renting an apartment, or looking to invest in a growing area, Kingston Upon Thames offers opportunities for everyone. With a mix of period properties and modern developments, plus strong demand from Londoners seeking both character and convenience, it's no surprise that Kingston Upon Thames continues to grow in popularity.
Offering a rich history alongside modern amenities, Kingston Upon Thames blends the old and the new in a way that few areas can. It's more than just a location — it’s a lifestyle choice that makes living in Kingston Upon Thames truly rewarding.
Places to go near Kingston Upon Thames
Discover popular spots, hidden gems, and top-rated places to visit in Kingston Upon Thames
Richmond Park
4.8 Richmond
Hampton Court Palace
4.7 Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey
Bushy Park
4.8 UK
The Bentall Centre
4.3 Bentalls Shopping Centre, Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
4.8 Church Road, London
Southside Shopping Centre
4.2 Wandsworth High Street, London
Treaty Shopping Centre
4 44 High Street, Hounslow
Cineworld - Feltham
4 Leisure west, Air Park Way, Feltham
National Trust - Morden Hall Park
4.6 Morden Hall Road, London, Morden
Gunnersbury Park
4.6 Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London
Wimbledon Quarter
4 4 Queen's Road, London
St Nicholas Shopping Centre
3.9 3 Saint Nicholas Way, Sutton
Eden Walk Shopping
4.1 Centre Management, Eden Walk, Kingston upon Thames
The Blenheim Centre
4.2 Prince Regent Road, Hounslow
Asda Feltham Superstore
4.1 Tilley Road, Feltham
National Trust - Osterley Park and House
4.6 Jersey Road, Isleworth
Tandem Centre
4.2 High Street Colliers Wood, London
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo
4.5 Horton Lane, Epsom
Ashley Centre
4 Ashley House Annexe, Ashley Road, Epsom
ODEON Wimbledon
4.1 39 The Broadway, The Crescent, London
WWT London Wetland Centre
4.6 Queen Elizabeth Walk, London
Bishops Park
4.6 Bishop's Avenue, London
Ham House and Garden
4.5 Ham Street, Ham, Richmond
ODEON Kingston
4.2 The Rotunda, Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames
Pembroke Lodge
4.6 Richmond Park, Richmond
Cineworld Wandsworth
4.3 Wandsworth High Street, London
Putney Exchange
4.1 3 Putney High Street, London
The Heart Shopping Centre
3.9 New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames
ODEON Luxe Epsom
4.4 14B-18 Upper High Street, Epsom
Omniplex Cinema Sutton
4.4 St. Nicholas Shopping Centre, Saint Nicholas Way, Sutton
Fenwick Kingston
4.4 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
Kew Palace
4.6 Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond
Times Square Shopping Centre
3.8 174 High Street, Sutton
Rotunda
4.2 The Rotunda, Clarence Street, London
Ivybridge Retail Park
4 402 Summerwood Road, Isleworth
Fulham Palace
4.5 Bishop's Avenue, London
Riverside Studios
4.6 101 Queen Caroline Street, London
Hobbledown Heath
4.4 Staines Road, Hounslow
Cineworld - Hounslow
4.4 5A Smithy Lane, Hounslow
The Weir Bar
4.5 22-24 Market Place, Brentford
Everyman Esher
4.6 22 High Street, Esher
World of Golf London
4.3 Beverley Way, New Malden
Syon House
4.6 Syon Park, Brentford
Turnham Green
4.5 388 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London
ODEON Luxe Putney
4.4 26 Putney High Street, London
The King's Head
4.5 123 High Street, Teddington
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf
4.5 World of Golf, Beverley Way, New Malden
Olympic Studios
4.5 Olympic Studios, Church Road, London
The Eel Pie
4.4 9-11 Church Street, Twickenham
ODEON Richmond
3.6 72 Hill Street, Richmond
Chiswick House & Gardens Trust
4.6 Chiswick House, London
London Museum of Water & Steam
4.6 Green Dragon Lane, Brentford
Zufari: Ride into Africa
3.8 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Everyman Walton
4.6 85-89 High Street, Walton-on-Thames
Gunnersbury Park Museum
4.6 Gunnersbury Park, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Lane, London
Putney Leisure Centre
3.7 Dryburgh Road, London
Dukes Meadows Golf, Tennis & Ski
4.3 Dan Mason Drive, London
Shirley Sherwood Gallery
4.7 Kew Gardens, Richmond
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
4.6 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham
Kew Gardens Hotel
4.3 292 Sandycombe Road, Richmond
Tooting Leisure Centre
3.8 Greaves Place, London
Radnor Gardens
4.6 92 Cross Deep, Twickenham
Chessington Azteca Hotel
4.2 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Marianne North Gallery
4.8 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond
World Rugby Museum & Allianz Stadium Tours
4.7 Allianz Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham
Caffe Mamma
4.4 110 Kew Road, Richmond
ODEON Richmond Studio
3.6 6 Red Lion Street, Richmond
Marble Hill
4.6 Richmond Road, Twickenham
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
4.5 Windmill Road, London
Old Deer Park Sports Grounds
4.5 187 Kew Road, Richmond
Costa Coffee
3.9 123 High Street, New Malden
Fishponds Park
4.5 22 Hollyfield Road, Surbiton
Joseph Hood Recreation Ground
4.4 318 Martin Way, London
Sambrook's Brewery
4.5 1 Bellwether Lane, London
Curzon Wimbledon
4.4 Second Floor, 23 The Broadway, London
Curzon Richmond
4.4 3 Water Lane, Richmond
Richmond Riverside Car Park
4.4 Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
The National Archives
4.5 Bessant Drive, Richmond
Epsom Common
4.7 11 Richmond Crescent, Epsom
Chessington Zoo
4.4 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge)
4.6 40 Sandycoombe Road, Saint Margarets, Twickenham
Curzon Kingston
4.2 The Bentall Centre, Unit 59B Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
Official Ticket Office, Hampton Court Palace
4.8 Hampton Court, 9AU
Kingston Museum
4.4 Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames
Coda Falconry Ltd
4.8 Hobbledown Heath, Staines Road, London
The Sunbury Embroidery Gallery
4.7 Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames
YMCA Hawker, Kingston (part of YMCA St Paul's Group)
3.8 Lower Ham Road, Kingston upon Thames
Whitehall
4.7 1 Malden Road, Sutton
The Poppy Factory
4.6 20 Petersham Road, Richmond
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
4.6 Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Trail of the Kings
4.2 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Sunglass Hut
3.9 21 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames
Crown Inn
4 407 London Road, Mitcham
Wimbledon Museum
4.5 22 Ridgway, London
The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe
4.8 Old Moat Garden Centre, Horton Lane, Epsom
La Galleria
4.6 298 Garratt Lane, London
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3 Hampton Court Way, East Molesey
Sea Lion Bay
4.3 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
River Cafe
4.2 35 Cambridge Road, Kingston upon Thames
Julia Winter Studio
5 13 Woodman Mews, London
Penguin Bay
3.9 World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Clarendon Fine Art Kingston Bentalls
4.1 4 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
1of1design
5 River Garth, Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames
Wild Woods
4.6 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Merton Priory Chapter House
4.7 Chapter Way, London
One Paved Court
4.7 1 Paved Court, Richmond
Johnson's Island Artists
4.9 Johnsons Island, Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford
The Fountain Gallery
4.8 26 Bridge Road, East Molesey
Caesar's Camp
3.3 29 Camp Road, London
Trew Art Gallery
5 11 The Parade, Claygate, Esher
The Russell Gallery
4.7 12 Lower Richmond Road, London
Bourne Hall Museum
4.5 Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, Epsom
Richmond Art School
5 Adult Community College, Parkshot, Richmond
Joanna Bird Contemporary Collections
4.4 19 Grove Park Terrace, London
Forbidden Kingdom
4.7 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Land of the Tiger
4.8 World of Adventures, Chessington
Land of the Dragons
4.7 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Tiger Crossing
4.7 World of Adventures, Chessington
Rainforest
4.5 Leatherhead Road, Chessington
Goslett Roland
5 139 Kew Road, Richmond
Riverside Gallery
5 Old Town Hall, Richmond
Maeve Contractors
5 UNIT 1, 5 Eastfields Avenue, LondonWhat’s it like to live in Kingston Upon Thames?
Living in Kingston Upon Thames means having the best of London at your doorstep. From green spaces to great schools, friendly pubs, and local businesses, the area offers a balanced lifestyle for professionals, families, and retirees alike.
With excellent transport links and a strong sense of community, Kingston Upon Thames continues to grow in popularity among Londoners looking for more than just a place to live — they’re looking for a place to belong.
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Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, colloquially known as Kingston, is a town in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, south-west London, England. It is situated on the River Thames, 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Charing Cross. It is an ancient market town, notable as the place where some Saxon kings were crowned.
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is a borough in southwest London. The main town is Kingston upon Thames and it includes Chessington, Malden Rushett, New Malden, Surbiton and Tolworth. It is the oldest of the four royal boroughs in England. The others are Windsor and Maidenhead, the site of Windsor Castle, and the London boroughs of Greenwich, and Kensington and Chelsea. The local authority is Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council.
Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames
Kingsmeadow is a football stadium in Norbiton, Kingston upon Thames, London, which is used for home matches by Chelsea Women and Chelsea U21. It was formerly the home of Kingstonian and AFC Wimbledon and has a capacity of 4,850 with 2,265 seats.
Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council
Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council, which styles itself Kingston Council, is the local authority for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in London. The council has been under Liberal Democrat majority control since 2018. It is based at Kingston upon Thames Guildhall.
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