"Mark Twain famously once described London as 'fifty villages massed solidly together'. Indeed, across the city, there are are dozens of little pockets that wouldn't feel out of place far out in the countryside. They're full of independent shops and caffs, they're surrounded by greenery and they all have their own distinct sense of community. Combine all of that with easy access to the exciting bustle of central London and those pockets are some of London's most desirable places to live."
"The collaborated with Hamptons estate agents to select the top places to live in each of the city's 32 boroughs - the places that it says are 'the golden neighbourhoods that offer the lifestyle most want - without breaking the bank' (though we might argue with that last bit). According to the paper, that ideal lifestyle includes good schools, ample green spaces and an easy commute into work. One thing that many of the chosen spots have in common is their village-like vibe."
"Owned by the Crown Estate, the park is a short walk from the centre of Richmond and is a buzzing community hotspot throughout the year. It probably won't come as a huge surprise that a Richmond postcode is at the top of the pack. Rightmove has named it the happiest borough in London for several years running, Savills recently declared it the best place in England for state schools and, a few months ago, the Telegraph crowned it London's best borough to live in."
A selection process with Hamptons estate agents identified a top neighbourhood in each of London’s 32 boroughs using criteria such as schools, green space, and commute times. Many chosen areas feature village-like atmospheres with independent shops, cafes, and active local communities. The selected neighbourhoods were ranked by overall desirability to determine a prime location. Richmond Green emerged as the highest-ranked area. Richmond Green is owned by the Crown Estate, sits near a 12-acre park and hosts community events like an annual May Ball. The wider Richmond area shows strong school performance and high local happiness ratings.
Read at Time Out London
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