Hampton
Ward in Richmond upon Thames, England
| Coordinates: | 51.409, -0.353 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 14 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01372 (Esher) |
Hampton sits on the northern bank of the River Thames within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, a largely residential suburb with strong commuter links into central London. The ward is notable for its riverside character, nearby green lungs such as Bushy Park, and a mix of period terraces and 20th‑century family homes that give it a village feel despite being part of outer London.
Historically a riverside village with market‑gardening and boating connections, the area still supports rowing clubs, riverside pubs and an active local high street of independent shops and cafés. Proximity to landmarks like Hampton Court Palace and events associated with it adds cultural life, while local conservation areas and resident associations reflect a community focused on preserving green space and character, with the occasional concern about Thames flooding in low-lying spots.
Postcode districts covering Hampton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 11.5 miles
- Islington 14.2 miles
- City of Westminster 10.9 miles
- Bexley 21.7 miles
- Sutton 8.2 miles
- Crawley 21.4 miles
- Croydon 12.2 miles
- Slough 13.2 miles
- Harrow 12.8 miles
- High Wycombe 22.9 miles
- Watford 17.5 miles
- Woking 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Molesey East Ward 0.4 miles
- Molesey West Ward 1 mile
- Thames Ditton Ward 1.3 miles
- Teddington Ward 1.3 miles
- Fulwell & Hampton Hill Ward 1.4 miles
- Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward 1.5 miles
- Hampton North Ward 1.6 miles
- West Molesey Built-up area 2 miles
- Long Ditton Ward 2 miles
- Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward 2.1 miles
- Sunbury East Ward 2.1 miles
- Kingston Town Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hampton
TW12 2GH, TW12 2TH, TW12 2QE, TW12 2SJ, TW12 2TT, TW12 2PZ, KT8 9BY, TW12 9EU, TW12 2UH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.2 miles
- London City Airport 18.8 miles
- Hampton Court Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Hampton Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Hampton Ad
- Mitre Hotel 4 0.5 miles
- The White Hart Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames 4 2.1 miles
- Radisson RED London Twickenham 4 3.3 miles
- The Park Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Richmond Harbour Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Oatlands Park Hotel 4 4.5 miles
- Hermes Hotel by Nestor 3 2 miles
- Premier Inn London Kingston Upon Thames 3 2.2 miles
- Petersham Hotel 4 3.7 miles
Schools in Hampton
- Hampton Court House Independent - all ages
- Hampton Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Hampton Junior School Primary
- St Mary's Hampton C of E Primary Primary
- Twickenham Preparatory School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 2.1 miles
- Bentall Shopping centre 2.1 miles
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 2.2 miles
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles
- Ham Library Library 2.6 miles
- Tudor Drive Library Library 2.7 miles
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles
- Ham House Museum 3 miles
- Kingsmeadow Stadium 3.1 miles
- Marble Hill House Museum 3.3 miles
- Claremont Estate Estate 3.6 miles
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 3.8 miles