New Malden, otherwise known as Little Korea because of its large Korean community, is a family-friendly suburb in South West London. There is outstanding access to green and open space in this area, with parks in the neighbourhood and proximity to Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. There's a good supply of houses in this area, particularly Twenties and Thirties houses, and schools are good. Transport links to Central London are also useful for commuters. The large Korean community has also created a range of celebrated restaurants and shops, including karaoke bars, which make for a quirky nightlife scene.
New Malden is known for its strong sense of community, which keeps people in the area. The neighbourhood has been nicknamed "Little Korea" because it is home to the largest Korean population in Europe, and a number of locally-owned independent Korean restaurants and grocers.
New Malden is a safe place to live. In 2014/2015, both the crime rate and violence against the person rate were significantly lower than the rates for London as a whole. In the period between June 2016 and May 2017, the most common crime types were anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and vehicle crime.
Parking in this area is not generally too troublesome. The rate of car ownership in this area is a bit high for London, at one car per household. Road links - including the A3 and the A24 - are fairly good.
There's a range of local restaurants in New Malden, including a good selection of community-run Korean restaurants in particular, and including some pubs and Karaoke bars. Transport links to areas with more nightlife options - including nearby Richmond and Wimbledon as well as Central London - are fairly good.
New Malden is an excellent place to look for a family home, with most property in the area consisting of houses, rather than flats. There is an especially good supply of Twenties and Thirties terraces and semis. The area also has an excellent supply of green and open space, including the Hogsmill Open Space and Beverley Park, with a range of play areas and facilities, and waterside walks along Beverley Brook and the Hogsmill River. But a major selling point of New Malden is proximity to Richmond Park and Wimbledon common - offering vast green acreage and many facilities. Schools in New Malden are generally very good, including a choice of state primary, comprehensive, and grammar schools, as well as private primary schools. At about 1 in 5, the percentage of New Malden residents who are children aged 0-15 is about the same as the overall London percentage.
This area has a large supply of houses, as opposed to flats - especially Twenties and Thirties terraces and semis - and it is a good place to look for a home that is suitable for pets. New Malden also has an excellent supply of green and open space, including the Hogsmill Open Space and Beverley Park, and waterside walks along Beverley Brook and the Hogsmill River. But a major selling point of New Malden is proximity to Richmond Park and Wimbledon common - offering vast green acreage and many facilities.
New Malden is located in Zone 4, and it is possible to reach Waterloo by rail in under 25 minutes, as well as other options with changes at Clapham Junction or Vauxhall. New Malden, Motspur Park, and Malden Manor stations are also in Zone 4, and Berrylands and Norbiton stations are in Zone 5. The area is well-served by local buses, and road links - including the A3 and the A24 - are fairly good.