Is Roehampton area safe to live with kids?

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MELEP555 · 14/04/2021 10:28

Hi there, my partner and I are considering moving to Alton Rd close to Putney Heath and hope to be starting a family soon. Have heard really mixed information about how safe the area is and in Roehampton in general - any views or advice on the area? Thanks xx

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TheWashingMachine · 14/04/2021 10:55

I used to live round there and never felt uneasy. Round Barnes Station at night was a bit scary but otherwise lovely.

Meredusoleil · 14/04/2021 22:27

I grew up in Barnes did my PGCE at Roehampton uni. Personally, I would suggest to try and go to Putney or East Sheen if you can, as they are nicer than Roehampton imho.

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MELEP555 · 15/04/2021 09:48

Many thanks both!

@Meredusoleil - by nicer do you mean aesthetically or in terms of safety/crime?

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Meredusoleil · 15/04/2021 15:16

@MELEP555

Many thanks both!

@Meredusoleil - by nicer do you mean aesthetically or in terms of safety/crime?

Both tbh!

HowLuckyAmI · 15/04/2021 15:23

I grew up on the Alton Estate/Danebury Ave please believe it is not a great area. To be honest it is just like any Estate really there is always good and bad. I would say if you could look further towards Putney rather than Roehampton.

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