Is Richmond upon Thames posh?

Richmond is generally considered to be “posh” and is one of the most affluent areas of London. It has some of the most expensive real-estate of the boroughs on the outskirts of London and you’ll often rub shoulders with celebrities and millionaires in the supermarkets here.

Is Richmond upon Thames a rich area?

Richmond is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest boroughs in London. Only 11 per cent of employees earn less than the living wage here – the joint lowest percentage in London. The poverty rate is 15%, the lowest in London.

How many secondary schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?

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There are eleven secondary schools in the borough.

Is Richmond upon Thames a good place to live?

Happiest place to live 2020: Richmond upon Thames takes top London spot for sixth consecutive year. The riverside spot is London’s happiest place to live, but the 10th happiest in Britain — coming in behind picturesque towns like St Ives in Cornwall and Skipton in North Yorkshire.

What is Richmond upon Thames famous for?

Richmond upon Thames for many years has been voted the happiest Borough in London. The world-famous Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew serves as a showcase of living and preserved plants and The National Archives, based at Kew Gardens holds over 1,000 years of Government and public record history.

Is it expensive to live in Richmond London?

Richmond is the 7th most expensive borough in London, with the average property price around £750,000 as of 2017, making it unaffordable for the majority of Londoners.

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What shops are there in Richmond?

Whole Foods Market. 1–3 George Street, London, TW9 1AB 0.4 miles.

Where should I not live in Richmond?

The most dangerous areas in Richmond is based on data from the local law enforcement agency and when not available, also includes estimates based on demographic data.

• Hillside Court. Population 728.
• Creighton. Population 1,085.
• Jeff Davis. Population 2,196.
• Oakwood. Population 306.
• Fairfield.
• Woodville.
• Cofer.
• Oak Grove.

Who lives in Richmond on Thames?

For many years Richmond has been known as “London’s Arcadia” with celebrities including David Attenborough, Jerry Hall, Richard E Grant, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger all choosing to reside there. There is over 20 miles of riverside in Richmond and is the only borough in London to span over the Thames.

Is Richmond expensive?

Where is the Borough of Richmond upon Thames?

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London, England, which forms part of Outer London. It can been seen from a map that the borough is not entirely urbanised. There are some large areas of open space within the borough boundaries.

What does community learning do in Richmond upon Thames?

Community Learning provides funding to support adult learning activities identified by Richmond residents not available locally or easily accessible. A useful starting point for information about English as a foreign language courses in the local area is Richmond upon Thames Adult & Community College.

Is there a borough on both sides of the Thames?

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames ( pronunciation (help·info)) in south-west London, England, forms part of Outer London and is the only London borough on both sides of the River Thames. It was created in 1965 when three smaller council areas amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963.

Where can I find adult education in Richmond?

Please visit the RACC website for information on courses run by the college. The other further and adult education providers in the area include: Community Learning provides funding to support adult learning activities identified by Richmond residents not available locally or easily accessible.