Teddington named one of UK’s best places to live

Teddington lies three miles south of Richmond in South West London on the borders of Surrey and was one of four south London areas to make the list of Muddy Stilettos' Top 300 Places to Live in the UK.

This London neighbourhood has the perfect balance between being within London in zone six whilst still having that “village vibe”.

Teddington was one of four south London areas to make the list of Muddy Stilettos' Top 300 Places to Live in the UK. (Image: Maps) Muddy Stilettos described Teddington as an “under-the-radar city meets country idyll”, making it a prime spot if you want to feel like you're living in the country whilst still being in London.

But despite its lush greenery and country feel, Teddington is still just 40 minutes by train to Waterloo from Teddington station.

But if you’re looking for day trips that don’t involve commuting to busy London, Teddington is within close distance to Hampton Court – famous for being the former home of King Henry VIII – and is also a short way from Richmond, with its high street, and Richmond Park, famous for its wild roaming deer.

Teddington is within close distance to Hampton Court – famous for being the former home of King Henry VIII. (Image: Historic Royal Palaces) But there are plenty of parks besides, as Richmond borough currently boasts 24 Green Flag parks all within a short drive of Teddington

On average, houses in Teddington sold for £842,298 over the last year, with the majority of sales being flats.

Terraced properties sold for an average of £938,548, with semi-detached properties fetching £1,354,477.

For schools, the area has its fair share of schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with 23 of them within 3 miles of Teddington, with St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Collis Primary School, and Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School being just some of them.

Teddington is also a short way from Richmond, where Richmond Park is famous for its wild roaming deer. (Image: PA) Teddington itself was also noted on account of its “scenic river” and “friendly, community vibe”, and it has a variety of shops and eating spots.

Some noteworthy mentions from Muddy Stilettos included FARA Books, where you’ll find an array of genres along with book-themed gifts, and local pottery café Harry Potter Ceramics.

It’s also close to the river and during the summer it makes for a great place to visit if you fancy renting an 8-person boat to take out on the Thames, with a Go Boat from Teddington Lock costing £75 for an hour or £105 for 2 hours.

If you’re looking for places to eat, The Wharf offers riverside views of Teddington Lock, with a European menu and eclectic selection of wines, and was also winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024.