have recently starting to consider moving there and would be v grateful for some advice.
how cut-off it feels from london and which zone it is in (if any at all?)
i originally considered barnes though I was put off by the aircraft noise - does kingston have a similar issue?
what are the state primaries and secondaries like (ds is 4) and are catchment areas v tight?
is it all chain stores or are there some nice independant shops too such as cafes, ethnic food shops?
which areas or roads are a safe bet in terms of schools and moving away if i absolutely hate it?
i considered parts of surrey and herts (you may remember some previous posts) though i was put off by the whole 'white middle-class' thing. i want ds to grow up feeling that he is in a multicultural society and for him to be able to hold his own amongst the london kids!
many thanks