New Homes & Flats in South West London

New Homes in South West London FAQs

• What is life like in South West London?

  There’s huge variety to be found across South West London, although most of the boroughs and neighbourhoods have one thing in common - they’re great places to live. From great attractions to top transport links and lots of excellent schools, we could even give your property purchase a shoot in the arm thanks to offers such as our money-saving Movemaker scheme.

• What is there to see and do in South West London?

  This part of London is renowned for its wide open spaces, including the stunning Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, resplendent with its royal palace. Wandsworth Common, Wimbledon Common, Clapham Common and are highlights, while Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Wandsworth Park and the 200-acre Battersea Park are all additional spots where you can enjoy a stroll.

  Whether you’re watching the England national rugby union team duke it out at Twickenham or catching the iconic tennis championships at Wimbledon, don’t miss the riverside victuals on offer in Richmond upon Thames. Or cultural draws such as the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

• What is education like in South West London?

  If you have young children to think about, there are excellent primary schools across South West London. From Kensington’s Bevington Primary to Richmond’s East Sheen Primary, Battersea’s Chesterton Primary and Fern Hill Primary in Kingston upon Thames, all of these schools and more are rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

  Should your kids be a little older, the Kingston Academy, Kensington Aldridge Academy and Harris Academy Battersea are all in the education board’s top band. The same goes for St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School in Twickenham, Ashcroft Technology Academy in Putney and Grey Court School in Richmond upon Thames.

• How are the transport links in South West London?

  Although there are a few Tube stations in South West London - including in places like Putney, Richmond and Wimbledon - the area relies predominantly on regular train services with an excellent network of stations to depend on. Journey times into Central London are still very quick, depending on where you live of course, while there are also bus routes you can use to get around.

  There are plenty of A roads if you have a car, with arteries like the A3 and M3 leading out towards the M25 circular. Heathrow Airport, meanwhile, is just over Hounslow’s border with Hillingdon.

• What is the South West London property scene like?

  With some characterful properties in desirable neighbourhoods, house prices in South West London are substantially higher than the average across the rest of the capital. They’ve also seen some strong growth in recent years, making this a great place to invest your money while enjoying a wonderful lifestyle at the same time.

  Developments such as our Nine Elms Point complex have provided some stunning new homes in South West London. You can also snap up some beautiful new apartments along Western Avenue in Acton, but you’ll have to be quick. And if it’s a new property you’re after, don’t miss our Low Deposit Schemes in London, with Deposit Unlock or Deposit Boost.