How is Hampton, Greater London as an Area to live.

AC20

Hi, 

Would love to hear any views on Hampton as an area to live (pros, cons). We are looking around for properties in that area.

We like the residential and calm aspect of it. Though we are working in the city and tube isn't present, but it does offer good value for money in West London area. 

Thanks.

lozenlady

We looked at a few houses in that area, but never Hampton because of the lack of public transport connections. Fulwell (ok, bit characterless) and Teddington (lovely, but costly) but we ended up moving to isleworth (careful of Mogden!!). 

We felt that isleworth offers good value for money and is on the waterloo train line and easy enough to get into richmond (which we love) for the tube and overground. Although noting that the flight path doesn't bother us, but is a major presence.

I'd also look at brentford, they are doing lots of work to the high street at the moment, so you might be able to snag something.

AC20

lozenlady said:

We looked at a few houses in that area, but never Hampton because of the lack of public transport connections. Fulwell (ok, bit characterless) and Teddington (lovely, but costly) but we ended up moving to isleworth (careful of Mogden!!). 

We felt that isleworth offers good value for money and is on the waterloo train line and easy enough to get into richmond (which we love) for the tube and overground. Although noting that the flight path doesn't bother us, but is a major presence.

I'd also look at brentford, they are doing lots of work to the high street at the moment, so you might be able to snag something.

Thanks. Yes transport isn't the best. Teddington is beyond our budget.

Isleworth while offering good value for money has limitations in terms of decent streets due to the plant having a big presence.

Will check out Brentford. thank you.

Lespaul1960

I used to live in west London, bit further north though Ruislip. I always liked Hampton very much, used to go there for work reasons over many years.  The Cardinal Wolsey was a good pub for live music in those days.  I would say go for it if you find something you like..

SeanG79

Hampton area is pretty nice

Hampton/Fullwell trains are abysmal! If there are any train issues those stops are often completely missed. 

princeofpounds

It's a good area in many respects. Zone 6.

It's not on the tube, but South London (yes, I know it's technically north of the river) has always been about rail, which is often much more pleasant than the tube.

Good access to green space with Bushy Park. It has the Thames running past to there is that relationship to the river, although it's not relevant for most houses.

It's got the lido, which is something a bit different. There's also boating activities on the river and the nearby reservoirs - not many places you can sail in London.

Kingston isn't far away, good shopping and other town-centre type activities.

If the train line is down, there's often the alternative of Hampton Court train station over the river. It's also 4 trains an hour there (or certainly used to be pre-Covid).

Late and fast trains go to Surbiton which is a short cheap minicab ride away. There are also night buses in the area although I don't know if any routes go to Hampton itself. So going out late in London is an option. 

Twickenham and The Stoop is not far away for the rugby, if that's your thing. Also horses with Sandown and Kempton Park. Sandown has pitch and putt golf, a dry ski slope, go-karts etc.

It's a smarter area than further west or north (Hounslow/Feltham/Sunbury)

zagubov

Been there today for the first time in ages. Feels affluent and safe. Lots of parks but the built-up areas are very dense and narrow streets and with few houses seeming to have garages or driveways, plus the distance from rail/underground would explain the busy streets loads of cyclists and very heavy car traffic, and potential parking problems.

Do visit and explore, if possible, on a weekday as well as a weekend.