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 miles18.4 km
- Islington 14.2 miles22.9 km
- City of Westminster 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Bexley 21.7 miles35 km
- Sutton 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Crawley 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Croydon 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Slough 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Harrow 12.8 miles20.6 km
- High Wycombe 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Watford 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Woking 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Molesey East Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Molesey West Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Thames Ditton Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Teddington Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fulwell & Hampton Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hampton North Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- West Molesey Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Long Ditton Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Sunbury East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kingston Town Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Hampton
TW12 2JW, TW12 2NU, TW12 2UL, TW12 2HN, TW12 2BG, TW12 2JP, TW12 2PA, TW12 2PX, TW12 9DX … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.2 miles10 km
- London City Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Hampton Court Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Hampton Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Hampton Ad
- The Mitre, Hampton Court 5 0.6 miles0.9 km
- The Park Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The White Hart Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Foley Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Sleeplicity London Heathrow 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Orange Tree 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Richmond Hill Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Selwyn, Richmond 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Alexander Pope 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
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 miles3.3 km
- Bentall Shopping centre 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ham Library Library 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Tudor Drive Library Library 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ham House Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Kingsmeadow Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Marble Hill House Museum 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Claremont Estate Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 3.8 miles6.1 km