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4.44

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Disappointing

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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

4.25

4.25

(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

4.08

4.08

(19 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

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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Radius, KT3

By PA Housing

4.33

4.33

(4 reviews)

Radius is a new development of 52 homes including 31 modern one and two bedroom shared-ownership apartments. New Malden offers easy access to the city, the country and further afield.

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Featured developments in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Latest Reviews in Borough of Kingston upon Thames

91 total reviews

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Astarr (Tenant)

Tolworth Square, KT6

Oct 2024

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

Astarr (Tenant)

Tolworth Square, KT6

Oct 2024

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

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

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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

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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

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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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Caitlin H (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Jul 2024

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Very happy with the flat and location

Caitlin H (Owner)

Verified Resident

Kingston East, KT3

Jul 2024

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

Kingston is fab, so many parks, shops & restaurants. You are a short walk from New Malden high street and a 30 min walk from Kingston. The flat itself is 5 mins from a big nature reserve and right opposite Aldi.

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

The walk to the station has a level crossing in the way!

What is the best feature of your home:

The layout of the flat - it’s a great use of the space, feels much bigger than the square footage.

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