This part of Teddington is nestled alongside the River Thames. An idyllic suburban area, the tree-lined streets are complemented by the many quaint Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses. There are also some more affordable post-war flats available in the area. Between the local schools ranking as outstanding by Oftsed, like Collis Primary School, and the many green spaces, like Langdon Park and Udney Hall Gardens, it’s really no surprise that families are so drawn to the neighbourhood. There’s more than just child-friendly recreational offerings though. If visiting the area, you’ll find university students rushing from St. Mary’s scenic Teddington Lock campus while on their way from class, or residents enjoying a craft workshop at the Landmark Arts Centre. If looking for a bite to eat, it’s worth a visit to The French Tart Cafe or The Lion for gourmet French food. Once witnessing all that Teddington has to offer, it’s easy to understand why locals stay here for a long time.

Inside Langdon Park, there sits a former theatre within a building that once served as the Normansfield Hospital. The hospital was set up by John and Mary Langdon Down in 1868. They went on to build a theatre within the hospital in 1877. When it opened in 1879, the Earl of Devon came to present it. The Langdon Downs felt it was important to provide a space for entertainment for the residents of the hospital, and John also used the theatre to lead Sunday services. Throughout his career as a doctor, John Langdon Down perhaps became most well-known for discovering Downs Syndrome, which he spent many years studying. Today, the building serves a number of purposes, including the housing of the Langdon Downs Centre and the Down’s Syndrome Association.

Teddington Lock, just along the Thames, is famous amongst Monty Python fans for the Flying Circus sketch. The bit about a fish slapping dance was filmed there.

While prices have been slowly settling in the area, the houses in this section of Teddington tend to be more expensive than those in the other parts of the neighbourhood. This is likely because this neighbourhood is closer to the river. Still, there are still plenty of flats available in the area which tend to be more moderately priced.

There is a new housing development in the works called Teddington Riverside. Located just along the Thames, this development delivered 217 apartments across 4 blocks, as well as six new-build houses and the original Weir Cottage. Discreet underground parking is provided. In addition to access to 24-hour concierge services, each apartment comes equipped with under-floor heating, updated appliances, and balconies. While they’re not cheap, their prime location makes it worth it to many buyers.