We're an overseas family looking to move back to London in 2024. We previously lived in Wandsworth SW11 (between the Commons) which we loved, however getting priced out and considering other areas to live with a similar feel. Obviously being overseas also means we're unable to pop over and look around in person which would've been ideal.
We have two kids (6 and 4) and need to be within catchment to good state primary and secondary schools. Ideally we would also want to be within 10 mins to a tube / train line and within catchment for schools but is this wishful thinking?! Neither my husband or I grew up in London so we're still navigating the school system as well.
Would love some opinions on where else in London has a similar feel to SW11, where we could get a 4 bed house for £1.3m.
London
Love SW11 - where else in London should we move to?
ladydanger · 01/01/2024 22:02
dingledells · 01/01/2024 22:21
Most good state schools in London are oversubscribed with tiny catchments.
that’s not strictly true, London primaries are suffering falling rolls due to so many families leaving London & less dc in general. However I think that trend isn’t the case in Kingston.
Zippedydoodahday · 01/01/2024 22:16
The problem you're going to have is getting the kids into the good local state schools out of cycle. Most good state schools in London are oversubscribed with tiny catchments.
BIWI · 01/01/2024 22:42
What was it about the area that you particularly liked? What do you mean by 'the vibe'?
HanSB · 01/01/2024 22:40
My friend bought between the Commons a 4 bed for 1.4m in the summer so I think you might find something for your budget if prices fall this year.
BIWI · 01/01/2024 22:44
BTW the house linked to in Wimbledon would be an awful buy. It's currently a HMO - house of multiple occupancy - which means you'd have to spend loads of money converting it back into a family house, and it's on a VERY busy road.
alwaysmovingforwards · 01/01/2024 22:38
Would be Wimbledon for me.
Budget would buy you a nice family house
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86465763#/?channel=RES_BUY
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NisekoWhistler · 01/01/2024 22:13
Have you looked at SW14?
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