Richmond upon Thames
Built-up area in Richmond upon Thames, England
| Coordinates: | 51.446, -0.307 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 17 73 |
| Population: | 21,469 |
| Dialling code: | 01372 (Esher) |
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames sits on the south‑west edge of London, straddling the River Thames. It is known for leafy suburbs and riverside walks, the vast deer‑filled Richmond Park and the famous panorama from Richmond Hill that inspired artists such as Turner, together with the internationally significant botanical collections at Kew Gardens.
Historically a royal and Georgian leisure destination with stately houses like Ham House, Richmond combines affluent residential neighbourhoods, independent shops and a lively arts scene centered on venues such as Richmond Theatre. It attracts commuters and visitors for its green space, cafés and cultural tourism, while its local economy mixes hospitality, retail and professional services.
Postcode districts covering Richmond upon Thames
KT1, KT2, KT8, SW13, SW14, SW15, TW1, TW2, TW3, TW4, TW7, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, TW13
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8.4 miles
- Islington 11 miles
- City of Westminster 7.7 miles
- Bexley 19.5 miles
- Sutton 8.2 miles
- Crawley 23.3 miles
- Croydon 11.4 miles
- Slough 13.7 miles
- Harrow 10.3 miles
- High Wycombe 22.8 miles
- Watford 15.4 miles
- Woking 15.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward 0.5 miles
- Twickenham Riverside Ward 0.6 miles
- South Richmond Ward 1 mile
- St. Margarets & North Twickenham Ward 1.2 miles
- Tudor Ward 1.4 miles
- South Twickenham Ward 1.4 miles
- North Richmond Ward 1.6 miles
- Isleworth Ward 1.7 miles
- Canbury Gardens Ward 1.8 miles
- Teddington Ward 1.9 miles
- East Sheen Ward 1.9 miles
- Kingston Gate Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Richmond upon Thames
SW14 7QT, SW14 7LR, SW14 8HL, TW12 1BU, TW12 9BF, TW1 1BW, SW14 7QE, TW11 8NY, TW1 3JA … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.7 miles
- London City Airport 16.1 miles
- St Margarets Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Twickenham Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 9.4 miles
Hotels in Richmond upon Thames Ad
- The Selwyn, Richmond 4
- The White Hart Hotel 3
- The Park Hotel 3
- The Mitre, Hampton Court 5
- Orange Tree 3
- Richmond Hill Hotel 4
- Imperial Guest House 4
- Bingham Riverhouse 4
- London Twickenham Stadium Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4
- Hilton London Syon Park 4
Schools in Richmond upon Thames
- Archdeacon Cambridge's C of E Primary School Primary
- Barnes Primary School Primary
- Bishop Perrin C of E Primary School Primary
- Broomfield House School Independent - primary
- Buckingham Primary School Primary
- Carlisle Infant School Primary
- Chase Bridge Primary School Primary
- Christ's C of E Comprehensive Secondary School Secondary
- Collis Primary School Primary
- Darell Primary and Nursery School Primary
- East Sheen Primary School Primary
- Grey Court School Secondary
- Hampton Court House Independent - all ages
- Hampton High Secondary
- Hampton Hill Junior School Primary
- Hampton Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Hampton Junior School Primary
- Hampton School Independent - all ages
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Ham House Museum 0.3 miles
- Marble Hill House Museum 0.4 miles
- Ham Library Library 0.6 miles
- Richmond Palace Gatehouse Historic site 1.1 miles
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 1.3 miles
- Tudor Drive Library Library 1.4 miles
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- White Lodge Estate 1.8 miles
- Syon Park House Estate 2.2 miles
- Bentall Shopping centre 2.4 miles
- Fishpond Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.9 miles
- Griffin Park Stadium 2.9 miles