Teddington neighbourhood is a popular suburban riverside destination amongst families looking for a serene alternative to central London. Aside from the many wonderful parks nearby, such as Bushy Park and Fulwell Golf Club, this part of Teddington has a popular pool at the Teddington Fitness Centre. Throughout the week, local children are spoiled by St Mary’s and St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, which was rated Outstanding by Ofsted. During the weekend, residents love strolling along Broad Street. A quintessential London high street, the area is bursting with boutiques and homey independent eateries. It’s hard to pick a place to start, but locals love catching up over flat whites at The Fallow Deer Cafe, and grabbing sweet treats at The Cavan Bakery. When it comes to dinner, there are plenty of places to choose from. Whether it’s Izakaya at Itabashi, British food at The Wharf, or Dim Sum at Imperial China, the area really caters to everyone.

Following the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, the area of Teddington passed to Henry VIII who then leased out the town as a manor. After passing through many different owners’ hands, the manor and all of its estates were eventually sold in 1861. Soon after this sale, in 1867, the Local Government Board of Teddington formed. Later on, in 1937, this governing council was taken over by the borough of Twickenham which then eventually became a part of Richmond-Upon-Thames in 1963. Today, the area is a rather desirable suburban village that fits in perfectly with the other much-loved areas of Richmond.

The famous playwright, Noel Coward (1899-1973), was born and raised in the neighbourhood at 131 Waldegrave Road. He was well known for many plays, including Present Laughter and Blithe Spirit. In 2006, the Albery Theatre in the West End changed its name to The Noel Coward.

Unfortunately, there’s no rail station in this part of the neighbourhood. Depending on where residents live, they might have to drive to the nearest station in order to commute into central London for work, making the journey feel that much longer. Still, most residents don’t mind, and find that it’s easy enough to walk or cycle to the nearby Teddington station.

Developers London Square completed a housing project in Teddington. The development is a collection of 4 bedroom townhouses and apartments, arranged around a landscaped square. Set in very close proximity to the high street and near the rail station, the development garnered so much interest that units sold out quickly. Along the high street as well, the Informer House, an office block that was built in the early 1980’s and was once occupied by the former local newspaper (The Informer), was redeveloped by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) and opened to the public in 2022. The new development comprises of 22 one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership homes.