Teddington/Richmond/Barnes - which would you choose

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We currently live in Zone 2. The plan was always to move out of London and get a flat for DH during the week but we’ve decided we don’t want to split the family so are staying. But we need somewhere much greener and with good independent schools. Budget is good as we won’t now need to buy a flat. I like Richmond and Barnes but don’t know them well. Also like the sound of Teddington and Thames Ditton. Have discounted Kew because of the planes- are planes a significant issue in these areas too? Would be grateful for any views. Thanks.

Have you considered Coombe/Wimbledon. Good transport links to CLondon/Waterloo/Vauxhall from New Malden and Wimbledon stations.

OP given your DH is Liverpool St way, his commute from any of these areas is going to be pretty long.

I would look again at the moving out option. His commute from somewhere like Colchester or (once Crossrail opens) Maidenhead or that direction would probably be just as quick and possibly more comfortable compared with SW London.