Thames Ditton Area Guide

A picturesque town centre with riverside views bursting with independent shops, restaurants and pubs that has retained its heritage charm whilst offering great transport links to London.
The Property scene
Thames Ditton has a wide variety of homes on offer, including Tudor-style houses, Georgian buildings, and Victorian terraces. The town's High Street is a conservation area, and many of the buildings date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. There are also a number of charming cottages, perfect for those looking for a smaller, more characterful property.
Whilst many of the homes in Thames Ditton retain a historic charm, there are also a range of flats, contemporary townhouses and apartments on offer from modern developments to conversions of period properties, especially around the desirable Giggs Hill Green area.
Eat, drink, do
Thames Ditton is packed with independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants with its heritage high street a real hot spot offering florists, gift shops, an independent bookshop and delicatessens.
For pub people, The Albany and Ye Olde Swan pubs offer riverside dining whilst The George is nestled in the heart of the village.
Transport
Thames Ditton benefits from excellent transport links with frequent train services to London Waterloo taking around 30 minutes.
It is also well connected by bus and train to nearby towns such as Kingston-upon-Thames, Surbiton and Wimbledon.
Located close to the A3, Thames Ditton also provides good motorway links for travelling further afield.
Thames Ditton is located in a beautiful part of Surrey, with many scenic cycling and walking routes in the area. Some commuters choose to cycle or walk to work in London or nearby towns, particularly during the summer months.
Schools
Thames Ditton has plenty of excellent schools from the Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated Thames Ditton Infant school to Tolworth Girls School and Sixth form.
In nearby Kingston there are two ‘outstanding’ grammar schools: Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls school. There are also private education options including Weston Green school, a co-educational Preparatory, and Surbiton High School.
Kisimul School (Woodstock House) is an independent special school for children and young people from ages eight to 19 with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
Thames Ditton Properties
Featured Properties
Properties for Sale or Rent in Thames Ditton
Guide price £2,000,000
Located in Thames Ditton, a chocolate box village 30 minutes from London Waterloo by train, is Deepfield. Aptly named to suit its setting overlooking Giggs Hill cricket green, this 6 bedroom home is (...)
£1,499,950
Birchdale is a stunning arts and crafts home which has been cherished and lovingly-maintained to a high standard to reflect the period. Featuring an abundance of period touches such as original (...)
£1,000,000
This spacious 4-bedroom end of terrace house has been thoughtfully extended and beautifully presented to suit modern family life. In the heart of the home is a fabulous open-plan kitchen/living room, (...)
OIEO £700,000
Stillwaters is a detached wood and brick-built bungalow situated in an enviable river location on Thames Ditton Island. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom property sits on a 40ft wide plot and offers scope (...)
£699,950
Beautifully presented first floor riverside apartment set in a secure, gated development built in 2022. Featuring two spacious double bedrooms and two contemporary designed bathrooms, including an (...)
£575,000
An Edwardian terraced house which requires extensive modernisation, located on Angel Road in the picturesque village of Thames Ditton. This property maintains period touches such as fireplaces in (...)
£575,000
This charming period terrace is situated towards the top of a highly desirable river road. The ground floor offers a spacious double reception room with a working fireplace, a fitted kitchen, shower (...)
£465,000
Two bedroom, two reception room garden maisonette located within walking distance of the River Thames. Kept beautifully throughout and with its own front door, hall and cloaks cupboard, this property (...)