Chessington Area Guide

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Chessington, Greater London

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Living in

Chessington is a quiet suburb on the fringes of South West London, popular with professional couples with children who are looking for more space to live in. Though it is located about 11 miles from Central London, Chessington has two rail stations with trains that can reach Waterloo in just 30 minutes, making it a good option for commuters. 

Ratings

Exceptional4.0

Community

Chessington is popular with professional couples with children. It has some local amenities, but many residents travel to neighbouring areas for shops, restaurants, and entertainment. 

Safety

In March 2017, Chessington had 4 crimes per 1,000 residents - half the London rate. The top reported crimes were theft from a vehicle, harassment, and violence. The 2014/2015 crime and violence against the person rates were both lower than the rates for London as a whole. 

Parking

Parking is not generally an issue in this area. The rate of car ownership is very high for London, at almost 3 cars for every two households. Road links - including the A3 and the A243 - are good, but can be congested. 

Nightlife

There's a handful of pubs and restaurants in the area, especially family-friendly ones. Residents may find themselves going to neighbouring areas like Kingston for more dining, nightlife, and entertainment options.

Family Friendly

Property in Chessington includes many homes that would be suitable for families, including an especially wide selection of Thirties houses and some new-builds. Chessington offers great access to green and open space, including walks along the Hogsmill River and Horton Country Park - and many other large parks, including Bush Park, are just a short journey away. Chessington is also famous for the World of Adventures Resort, but for more low-key family days out, there are plenty of standard recreation grounds in the area, too. Schools in this area are generally good. About one in five residents is a child aged 0-15. 

Pet Friendly

There is a wide selection of property in this area, which includes an especially good supply of Thirties houses and new-builds - many of these would be suitable for pets. Chessington offers great access to green and open space, including walks along the Hogsmill River and Horton Country Park - and many other large parks, including Bush Park, are just a short journey away. 

Transport

Chessington in Zone 6 and is not served by the Tube, but has two rail stations: Chessington North and Chessington South are both served by South West Trains, which reach Waterloo in about half an hour, and also go to Victoria. The area is also well-served by local buses, and road links - including the A3 and the A243 - are good, but can be congested.