Benefits of Living in Raynes Park, Surbiton and Wimbledon for schools

Finding the right area with the right local schools for you and your family to relocate to can be complicated. At Hawes & Co, we have made the process a little easier by offering an overview of the local market for each of our branches on our website, which you can check out here. 

We have also put together a summary of why each of the areas we represent offer a high amount of well-reputed schools, making them extremely popular for families seeking quality education and a great lifestyle. Read on to find out more:

Raynes Park

Well-connected Raynes Park sits in the catchment areas for many highly regarded schools from surrounding areas, but additionally is home to independent Hall School Wimbledon and several highly regarded state schools. These include: Hollymount School primary, St Matthew’s CofE Primary School and Ursuline High School Wimbledon.

Raynes Park is ideal for families who want to live in London but still enjoy a peaceful suburban lifestyle. It has excellent transport links connecting it to central London and also has plenty of shops and eateries, but what sets it apart is its access to multiple large parks like Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, making it a green oasis from city life.

Surbiton

The popular area of Surbiton offers highly sought after schools St Andrew’s and St Mark’s CofE Junior School, alongside many other popular schools, such as: Maple Infants School, Lime Tree Primary School and The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre. Surbiton also is home to the private secondary school, Surbiton High School, along with two associated primary schools, Surbiton High Girls’ Prep School and Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School.

The charming old buildings and leafy streets of Surbiton make it an attractive location for families, as it still has speedy links to central London, whilst also maintaining a community feel. It is walking distance to the river Thames and offers a diverse array of eateries and shops.

Wimbledon 

As well as being the famously vibrant London borough we all know Wimbledon for, it is popular with families, as it is home to several highly admired state and independent schools. Worth noting are Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, and Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School, Ricards Lodge High School and Wimbledon Park Primary School which are all extremely popular. There is also the highly regarded Kings College School and Kings College Junior School for private education, amongst many others.

World famous for its tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is a great area for tennis lovers and sporty families to live, as Wimbledon Park offers tennis courts, an athletic track, volleyball and cricket facilities. Wimbledon is a beautiful, vibrant area for families and has something for everyone, as it is blessed with an abundance of parks, boutiques and eateries and has New Wimbledon Theatre for musicals, ballet and more.

If you are looking to find your next home in one of the areas above, get started by booking a free valuation with our expert team, so we can help you find the perfect match.