This part of Hampton is nestled in the lush area of Richmond, just above the Thames. The area attracts mostly families in search of beautiful Victorian and Georgian-style terraced houses. Additionally, between Buckingham Primary, Hampton High, and Hampton School, residents are spoiled when it comes to schooling options. Aside the school, residents also love the tight knit community feeling throughout the neighbourhood. Whether they’re attending a meeting at YMCA White House, watching a match at Twickenham Rugby Football Club, or going for a pint at the Royal Oak, it’s likely they’ll see familiar faces there. Between all of this, and the lush outdoor offerings like Oak Avenue Local Nature Research and Hatherop Park, there’s little to dislike about the Hampton neighbourhood.

The local focal point of education within the community, Hampton School, was founded back in 1556. The property was donated to the educational foundation by wealthy businessman and local brewer, Robert Hammond. With close ties to the church, the school was an elementary one led by the parish clerk until the 1690s when the school expanded.

Later on, in the 1800s, the school’s buildings were separated into Lower and Upper schools, with only one of them still adjoining to St. Mary’s Church. Since then, the school has grown further and become a highly ranked school within England. Families love the area around the school, and find it extremely convenient for their studious children.

Queen guitarist Brian May, grew up in this part of Hampton. He attended the highly rated Hampton School.

Unfortunately, this part of Hampton doesn’t have its own railway station. Many residents in the area don’t find this to be an issue though. They either are happy to drive, or don’t mind the short trip to the nearby Hampton station.

Richmond published its village planning guide in 2017. The Oak Avenue Estates in the neighbourhood were mentioned as being important residential pockets of the area. While the estate is not likely going to undergo any major development soon, the council has written that it would like to improve the maintenance of the estate. Estate residents should also expect to see their walkways and street signs to be updated soon. Richmond Council has been actively engaging with public realm and high street improvements in the area as well as in nearby Whitton and Hampton Hill.