London’s greenest, safest, and most family-oriented borough—top schools, culture, and riverside living just minutes from the city center.
Richmond upon Thames, set on the scenic southwest edge of London, is the city’s premier leafy borough for families and professionals. Home to stunning parks like Richmond Park and Kew Gardens, riverside heritage, and top-performing schools, Richmond blends urban accessibility with serene, green living. The community is famously welcoming and close-knit, with a lively arts, food, and outdoor scene. Despite above-average living costs and UK-standard inheritance tax, the borough offers unmatched quality of life, rapid transport into central London, excellent schools, and a vibrant mix of history and modern amenities, making it one of the UK’s most desirable suburbs.
