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Richmond

Richmond

Richmond was founded in the 16th Century with the building of Richmond Palace by Henry VII.  The area is also closely connected to the reign of Elizabeth I, giving it historical significance.  A well-known borough with areas based both North and South of the river, Richmond feels slightly separated from the rush of London whilst maintaining good transport links.  Affluent and desirable, the area attracts professional families and high net worth individuals, with well-known musicians and actors living in the area.  The beautiful architecture remains unspoiled, with many tree lined roads of Victorian houses.  Large Georgian residences and Victorian villas can be found on Richmond Hill and Richmond Green.



Entertainment & nightlife

There are a number of trendy bars and traditional pubs throughout Richmond, with successful bar chains settled in the area.

Schools

The highest performing primary schools in the area (as measured by percentage of pupils attaining level 4 in Key Stage 2 English, Maths and Science) are St Elizabeth's Cathaolic Primary and The Vineyard.

Based on percentage of pupils gaining five or more GCSEs with grade A* - C, the highest performing secondary schools are Hampton School and St Catherine’s School.

Transport & travel

Richmond is one of the best connected suburbs in London, with frequent overground trains taking residents to Waterloo in under 20 minutes.  The centre of Richmond is on the south bank of the Thames, only 15 minutes from the centre of London and nearby overground stations are Richmond, Mortlake, North Sheen, Twickenham and St Margarets.  The M3 can be reached within 10 minutes and via the M4, Heathrow is also a short drive.  There are two tube stations:

Richmond – District line
Kew Gardens – District line

Parks & recreation

Richmond is full of green areas: from the top of Richmond Hill you can see fields, pastures and the banks of the Thames and behind George Street is the peaceful Richmond Green, surrounded by fine Georgian houses.
The Museum of Richmond is located in Richmond’s Old Town Hall and hosts displays, rotating exhibitions, educational activities and events covering the history of the area.

Best place to enjoy the sun with the family
Richmond Park is a magnificent green area and home to hundreds of fallow deer.  This royal park is the perfect place to spend a sunny day.

Restaurants & shopping

Richmond hosts a bustling town centre filled with smart shops, high street names and great restaurants.  The area is lively, dynamic and chic, offering food from all over the world.

Best place for an outside meal or drink
The Cricketers is one of the oldest pubs in the area, as it has been serving since 1770.  It is located right on the Green and sponsors its own cricket team, who play on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout cricket season.

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