Hampton Hill is a family friendly suburb within the affluent Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames. Not only is it home to lush green spaces – like part of Bushy Park, and the Fulwell Golf Club – but its winding streets are also lined with quaint terraced houses and Tudor-style homes. If stopping by on an average weekend day, you’ll likely find locals out and about on the bustling high street. Some will be performing at the local Hampton Hill Theatre, while others will be devouring delicious sweet treats at The Cavan Bakery. For the more active folks, it’s common to see them jogging along the idyllic Longford River, and, if distracted, stopping for a pint along the way at the beloved Windmill Pub. Despite its reputation as a quiet suburb, there’s never a dull moment in Hampton Hill!

Hampton Hill was originally common land that served as a space for grazing cattle. However, after the Act of Enclosure in 1811, the land began to be developed further. Eventually, by 1850, the area had developed into a village with a growing population of traders and labourers. Later on, in 1890, the neighbourhood was officially named Hampton Hill, and welcomed its own tram lines in 1903. Following the Second World War, many of the gardens and buildings were cleared to make room for more housing. Today, developers continue to invest in new homes throughout the neighbourhood.

The Teddington Theatre Club has been around since before the Second World War. Founded in 1927, it’s one of the top non-professional theatre companies in London.

Unfortunately, crime in the neighbourhood is slightly higher than the averages across the borough. Still, many of these crimes were classified as non-violent incidents, like “miscellaneous theft.” Residents of the area feel extremely safe walking around the neighbourhood.

Hampton Hill has been attracting investors’ interest for years. IDM properties recently launched a new development known as The Mews. Already sold out, these new homes are a mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom houses. Seeing how quickly buyers were interested, locals expect other developers to add more homes in the coming years. Developer Notthing Hill Genesis has also expressed interest in the area’s development, though their proposal for the redevelopment of St Clare Business Park in Hampton Hill has been more controversial. Their initial plans were refused by the council in 2020, but they returned in 2022 with an alternative proposal that would deliver 112 homes built across buildings between three and five storeys tall. Compared to the original application, car parking spaces have been cut from 125 to 106, while affordable rent homes provision was increased from 17 to 21. Despite these changes, locals are highly opposed to the scheme, with over 200 objections sent to the council. A final decision of the development has not yet been made.