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The local area guide to living in Hampton Wick

An affluent neighbourhood found on the edge of London, in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, Hampton Wick is a well to do district that borders Teddington, and one of the royal parks of London. Bushy Park, whilst still a Royal Park, is open to the public and has a range of outdoor activities available.

From fishing to model boating, wildlife plantations, and herds of deer, the park is also rather popular with horse riders. Hampton itself was formerly a manor house, with the town having existed since the Iron Age and Roman Occupation, and its current name likely comes from its being used as a harbour or off-loading area for supplies meant for the town or the manor itself.

Today, it’s particularly popular due to the nearby schools of excellent reputation, its proximity to London, and the easy access to transport and airports. Locally, the St. John’s Hampton Wick Church is a popular local landmark. Having been commissioned in the late 1820’s, it was constructed in a Gothic Revival style, and recently re-opened in 2010, with services having commenced afterwards.

Information about the local residents

Many of the residents that live in Hampton Wick work in the greater London area, commuting via bus or train. Nearly a quarter of residents do not own cars, and choose instead to use public transport.

The region is largely populated by English residents, approximately ¾ of them are born in England, which is high, considering that 36.7% of London’s population is foreign born. Due, perhaps, to its being within the London area, nearly the entire working population actually work in a professional capacity, with 17.2% being either managers, directors or senior officials. The unemployment rate in the area is especially low, 1.9%, which is exceptional when compared with the national average of 5.4%, and the London average of 4%.

Nearby schools

Several schools in the town’s immediate vicinity are extremely well regarded institutions. The Hampton Court House School is an independent, co-ed school, which takes students of ages 3-18, and has a rating of ‘Good’ from Ofsted. This school is only 7 minutes away, and it operate as a wedding venue at times of the year due to it being an exquisite example of 18th century architecture.

The Collis Primary School is in the region as well, taking students from ages 5-11 of both genders, and has an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted. The Sacred Heart Primary School, a Roman Catholic Institution, is also found in the area, and has a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. Teddington School is a co-educational academy and 6th form. Surbiton High School is an Independent Girls School with a long history, and takes girls of age 4-18, as well as boys from the age of 4-11.

Getting around

Hampton Wick is close to the A3, which runs into London and outside it, past Weybridge. The A308 is also nearby, and both A-roads connect to the nearby M3 and M25 motorways. The closest train station is Hampton Wick Train Station, which runs on the Kingston Loop, and connects to Twickenham.

This means that the station offers easy access to the Reading line, between its namesake and London Waterloo. The station is within Zone 6 of London, allowing for the use of Oyster cards. Heathrow Airport is only 30 minutes away, whilst Gatwick is less than an hour’s drive or train journey.

Local shops

There are some small stores in Hampton Wick itself, but its proximity to Richmond upon Thames means that most shopping is done there. The Bentalls Department store has a chain in Kingston, which joins onto a shopping centre. With over several dozen stores there, including Apple, H&M, Swarovski, Zara and Superdry, the shopping there is more than adequate. London itself is just over a half an hour away, offering the incredibly varied shopping of the capital.

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