Hi all,
Currently living in Fulham with my 2 DSs and 2 DDs, however my DH wants to move to Berrylands in Surbiton to be closer to his family who reside in the local area.
I am wary as I have never lived outside SW and want my lovely children to have a safe and privileged upbringing, my two boys are almost secondary age so would also need to consider a secondary school (preferably private grammar or Catholic) if anyone has any suggestions? My two girls are approximately primary school age, however I am less pedantic regarding primary schools compared to secondary.
Is Berrylands a safe place for a modern nuclear family? I have rather large concerns about knife crime and gang culture as I move further away from my alluring and beloved SW10. I am keen to make new friends of the healthy living pilates type, but am wary of 'getting in with the wrong crowd'. What's the train service like? My trips into London are crucial as it as imperative that I see my therapist at least 4 times a week. I have discussed the matter of moving with her and my fears regarding the suburbs; she has attempted to reassure my flusters relating to this issue but I would like some further reassurance from parents in Berrylands.
I find myself often in a tizz thinking about the risks Berrylands could post to my endearing offspring, as I do believe gang culture could be rife in KT5. Another particularly large concern of mine is the proximity to a Waitrose? Their delicatessen selection is unmatched, but one could settle for an M&S if one must.
Please could fellow parents advise on this burning matter.
Kind regards and wish me luck.
WC