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A guide to living in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames is a vibrant and dynamic town that has something to offer for everyone. It boasts an incredible range of shops, restaurants and pubs in its historic town centre. Meanwhile, the many parks and green spaces provide the perfect backdrop to Kingston's famous Tudor architecture. With such a diverse range of attractions, it is no wonder that Kingston upon Thames continues to attract new residents from all over the country!

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Best places to live in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston East, KT3

By Fairview New Homes

4.27

(18 reviews)

Kingston East is a residential development by Fairview New Homes. It features a range of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 2 and 3 bedroom duplexes. Likewise, residents have access to a landscaped podium courtyard at the heart of the development. In addition, the development is located on the popular Kingston Road. Moreover, it is only a short distance away from New Malden train station with direct links to London Waterloo in under 25 minutes.

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Ranked 1st out of 4 in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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The Royal Gallery, KT2

By Crest Nicholson

4.2

4.20

(21 reviews)

The Royal Gallery is a development by Crest Nicholson launched in 2010. It is comprised of 124 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and is situated in Kingston-upon-Thames, conveniently next to Kingston station, which has direct trains to London Waterloo station every 5-minutes.

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Ranked 2nd out of 4 in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston Riverside, KT2

By Redrow

4.01

(20 reviews)

Kingston Riverside is a Redrow Homes development located in Kingston-upon-Thames. It is comprised of 347 one to three-bedroom apartments with exception views of the River Thames. The development is within close proximity to various amenities, such as The Eden Walk Shopping Centre and Clarence Street, which provide a variety of unique shops.

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Ranked 3rd out of 4 in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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Tolworth Square, KT6

By Taylor Wimpey

3.74

(15 reviews)

Tolworth Square, by Taylor Wimpey, sits in Tolworth. Comprising of one and two bedroom apartments, as well as three and four-bedroom houses, residents here benefit from nearby amenities. The development is also a short distance from London, in a prime commuter location.

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Ranked 4th out of 4 in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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Queenshurst, KT2

By Berkeley Homes, Berkeley Group

4.53

(13 reviews)

Queenshurst is developed by Berkeley Group and is located in the vibrant town of Kingston which is near the Thames. The development offers studio to 3 bedroom apartments. Kingston station is conveniently situated just a 5 minute walk away, which connects to Victoria and Waterloo National Rail services. The development is also a 5 minute walk to the local Sainsbury’s and John Lewis.

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Latest Reviews in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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zzz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingston Riverside, KT2

Aug 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Good location but many hidden issues exist

zzz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingston Riverside, KT2

Aug 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good: location & neighbors Bad: 1. No mobile signal in the room 2. Cracks on the wall become worse 3. The heating is central heating has faults components 4. Settlement issue - I have been once “locked” in the flat because ground settling issue. Unable to open the entrance door even it wasn’t locked. In the end, the locksmith had to lower all the door locks by 2 cm to get them working again, which shows just how serious the settlement problem is.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

1. The HIU (central heating) actually had issues when I moved in. The control panel’s timer couldn’t actually stop the heat pump from running, which caused my heating bill to the landlord to be extremely high 2. And the washer/dryer was also not working. After a long time, my landlord finally agreed to replace it with a washer (without a drying function)… it was really quite frustrating.

What is the best feature of your home:

Quite Friendly concierge staff nothing nothing nothing else

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Astarr (Tenant)

Tolworth Square, KT6

Oct 2024

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Poorly Managed with Low-Quality Living Conditions – Avoid at All Costs

Astarr (Tenant)

Tolworth Square, KT6

Oct 2024

Living in this development has been incredibly frustrating. The design feels cramped, especially the tiny rooms, which are much smaller than expected. The windows are poorly built, and there are drafts in the colder months. When I tried to install blinds, I found that even nails wouldn't stick to the flimsy walls, showing a complete lack of quality in construction. Facilities are severely lacking, and the lack of parking is inexcusable, particularly for a suburban area like Tolworth, where having a car is essential. The management has been unresponsive to complaints, and any maintenance requests are either ignored or addressed with long delays. This reflects poorly on both the building and property management, as they don't seem to care about the residents' concerns. Overall, the experience has been far from ideal, and I would not recommend this development to anyone seeking a comfortable and well-maintained place to live. I’ve chosen to remain anonymous because I don't want to risk any further issues or retaliatory delays from management in handling future concerns.

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Living in this development has been a huge disappointment. To start, there is absolutely no parking available, which is unacceptable for a place like Tolworth that’s already far from the city. If you own a car or rely on driving, this is not the place for you. The rooms are shockingly tiny, far smaller than what was advertised. It feels cramped, and there's barely enough space to move around comfortably. On top of that, the windows are incredibly fragile. I can feel drafts coming in, and it doesn't help that they seem like they could break with the slightest pressure. I also had issues trying to install simple blinds—the walls are so flimsy that even a nail wouldn’t stick. It's as if the place was built as cheaply as possible, cutting corners everywhere. If you're thinking about moving here, I would strongly advise you to look elsewhere. This place is not worth the money, and the quality of living is far below standard. I’ve chosen to remain anonymous because I don't want to deal with any potential backlash from the management, who, based on past experiences, are unresponsive and could make matters even worse.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I was told to stay away from this place before it was too late

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature in this area is nothing. Absolutely nothing

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VP (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The living components are sufficient for a family to have a comfortable home.

VP (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Kingston East is a stone throw's away from groceries to restaurants to entertainment and still feels like you're not in a busy city.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Hmart which is like 5 minutes walk away which is perfect.

What is the best feature of your home:

I would say the best feature is the location as its near everything even Richmond park.

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O'Neil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A haven for foodies as everything is within reach

O'Neil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Kingston east is a haven for foodies as everything is within reach, Aldi and Matalan are also under a minute walk.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Parking is a bit difficult to come by as there isn't enough for everyone.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of Kingston east for is it feels like a community.

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DS (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great place to call home

DS (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Aug 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in Kingston East has been great so far, the neighbors have a strong community vibe and everyone helps each other.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

New Malden is the largest South Korean community in Europe

What is the best feature of your home:

my apartment is well thought out to conserve and maximize space

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