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Thames Ditton joins Long Ditton to form a riverside residential suburb in peaceful surroundings. Where good schools, excellent transport links, and attractive homes await.
Thames Ditton and Long Ditton: a delightful riverside family location near London
Nestled between Esher and Surbiton, and opposite Hampton Court Park. You’ll find Thames Ditton and Long Ditton where the river takes a wide loop to the south. There you’ll find a family-friendly area with excellent transport links. Unlike many other suburbs of the UK capital, this leafy corner of southwest London has avoided over development. Which has allowed it to retain its historic, semi-rural charm.
The beating heart of the local community lies in the Thames Ditton village high street. Where centuries-old buildings house specialist, independent shops in picturesque surroundings. Perhaps the biggest draw for families is the area’s selection of top-class schools. This educational pedigree, combined with an abundance of accessible outside space makes it ideal for families in search of the suburban dream.
Travel
- Train: the fast train from Thames Ditton station (travel zone 6) takes just 33 minutes to transport passengers to and from Waterloo.
- Road: the A3, which connects London and Portsmouth on the south coast, is less than a 15-minute drive away, while Heathrow Airport is just 20-minutes away.
Schools in Thames Ditton
For infant and primary education, Thames Ditton Infant School is rated Ofsted “outstanding.” Additionally, there is a selection of Ofsted-rated “good” primary schools in the local area: Long Ditton St Mary’s CofE Junior School, Thames Ditton Junior School, St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School.
In terms of secondary and sixth form education, Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form (girls, ages 11 to 18) and Esher Sixth Form College (co-ed, ages 16 to 19) are rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Furthermore, there is a selection of Ofsted-rated “good” secondary schools in the local area for children aged 11 to 18, including The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (co-ed) and Southborough High School (boys).
For grammar school education, nearby Kingston upon Thames is home to two “outstanding” grammar schools: Tiffin School (boys, ages 11 to 18) and The Tiffin Girls’ School (ages 11 to 18).
Regarding private education, Weston Green School offers co-educational preparatory education for pupils aged three to 11. Moreover, the local private all-through secondary school is Surbiton High School (co-ed, ages four to 18). Additionally, Kingston upon Thames hosts Kingston Grammar School (co-ed, ages 11 to 18), Canbury School (co-ed, ages 11 to 18), and Marymount International School (girls, ages 11 to 18), which provides day and boarding education with an International Baccalaureate program. Finally, Kisimul School (Woodstock House) offers specialised education for children and young people aged eight to 19 with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
Things to do
- Shops: The village high street offers a collection of shops and convenience stores. In addition to a delicatessen, greengrocers, supermarket, florist, silversmith, post office, antique shop, art gallery, bakery, hairdressers, and cafés.
- Pubs: The village features four traditional pubs, with two located on the riverside.
- Thames Ditton farmers market: Held on the fourth Saturday of each month between 9am and 1pm. The farmers market features a selection of stalls selling delicious local produce.
- Outside space: Leafy riverside walks complement the convenient access to nearby Bushy Park – one of London’s eight Royal Parks. As well as Hampton Court Park (Home Park), just across the Thames.
Rental Prices
If you’d like to find the average cost of renting a property in London, check out The Simply London Guide to London Neighbourhoods. It includes the average rental prices for the top 20 neighbourhoods in London!
Article published 26th June 2021