Inspired by another thread on SW London but not wishing to derail that one...
We currently live in East London but we are wanting to move next 2 years or so before baby becomes school aged. Our area isn't very family friendly.
We love Blackheath but are slightly priced out - we would ideally want a 3-bed or scope for 4 bed. Also the secondary schools aren't amazing so I worry if we lived there we would either want to move again or be stuck worrying about DC schooling. I know secondary schools do change but it's a consistent theme people tell me about the area, that all the kids go private or ferry out to grammars further out.
I'm interested in SW London but have only ever lived in North or East so aside from day trips I know nothing much.
We love green space and want to send DC to state school (not Catholic). We also want good transport to the City.
As in the other SW London post, we know we could move further out but feel strongly about London living, diversity, energy etc and want our DC to grow up in London.
So with all that in mind, can anyone recommend areas in London?
I know nothing about Putney vs Wandsworth, vs Twickenham / St Margaret's / Kew / Kingston and so on. I know there are a few v good secondaries in Richmond but fear that might be too pricey for us. Looking for inspiration for any areas in SW.