Richmond Area Guide - Living in Richmond

Richmond, Greater London

Exceptional4.1

Living in

A leafy green village on the river Thames, Richmond is known for being the favoured home of royalty for hundreds of years. Technically located in Surrey, Richmond nevertheless has excellent transport links, by tube and Overground trains, into central London.

Ratings

Exceptional4.1

Community

Richmond has a country village atmosphere and a close community despite being close to central London
Many of the people who live in Richmond commute into London for work
There are many small, specialist shops where one may get to know the shopkeeper

Safety

Richmond is one of the six safest places to live in London, according to MoveBubble
It has the lowest rate of violent crime in London, and alcohol-related antisocial behaviour rates have been kept low by the Richmond Community Safety Partnership
2015 figures revealed it to be the fourth safest London borough overall
Kew, North and South Richmond wards all have average crime rates according to the Met

Parking

Parking in Richmond, as well as traffic in the town centre, can be difficult

Nightlife

Richmond is more a family area than a nightlife hotspot, but there are still a few places to go in the evenings for a drink – although many close fairly early
It is also well-connected by transport to get to places like Hammersmith or Putney that have more going on in the late hours

Family Friendly

With numerous excellent schools, a great safety record, 3 Royal Parks, river access, a lively town centre, and easy access into central London – as well as the availability of larger family houses – Richmond is an excellent place to raise a family

Pet Friendly

Richmond provides access to as much green space to run around in as a dog could want

Transport

The journey to London Waterloo takes just under 20 minutes
Richmond Station is served by the District Line (Zone 4)
London Overground trains run to Willesden Junction, Euston, and Stratford
Buses serve Kingston (65), Clapham Junction (337), Hammersmith (33&419), and Heathrow Terminal 5 (490) and more
There is easy car access into central London via the A316 and to the West and Southwest
Nearly a quarter of residents travel to work by car or van
Overground trains connect Richmond to Willesden Junction, Euston, and Stratford

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