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Study in South West London

The universities that you will find in South West London are Kingston University, St George’s, Roehampton University, Richmond American International University London and the University for the Creative Arts.

 

Imperial College London

Founded in 1907, Imperial College London is located in South West London (Zone 1) in the neighbourhood of Kensington. The university is made up of around 19,000 students and is part of the Russell Group with a world class reputation for science, engineering and medicine programmes. Imperial College London is focused entirely on STEMB subjects and has a TEF Gold rating.

 

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Kingston University

Kingston University was founded in 1899 and has around 18,000 students. It is made up of 4 campuses located in Zone 6 in the neighbourhood of Kingston upon Thames. Kingston University has a Bronze TEF rating and is an extremely diverse and multicultural uni, specialising in arts, design, fashion, science, engineering and business.

 

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St George's, University of London

St George’s, University of London is located in Zone 3 in the neighbourhood of Tooting, has around 4,300 students and a TEF Bronze rating. The private medical school was founded in 1722 and was the second institution in England to provide formal training for doctors.

 

University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton is a public university located in Zone 3 and is made up of 4 colleges based around 3 sites in Roehampton. The university was founded in 1975 and has a TEF Silver rating.

 

 

University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

UCA is a multiple-campus university, with the main campus UCA Farnham and business school UCA Epsom being located South West of London. Offering a range of creative university degrees, UCA has over 8,000 students registered across every campus.

 

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary’s University, Twickenham is located in Zone 5 in the neighbourhood of Twickenham. The university was founded in 1850, is now home to around 5,500 students and has a TEF Silver rating.

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Student Life in South West London

Living in South West London, you can experience the best of London living with leafy green neighbourhoods whilst also being a short bus or train ride away from bustling Central London.

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Public Transport

There’s an excellent network of trains and buses to get around South West London. Make sure to get an Oyster card to get 30% off travel costs. Getting to Central London is easy and fast and there is a great train network to the rest of the UK. You might also find getting a bike handy. Just remember to get fully kitted out with a helmet, lights and brightly coloured clothes.

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Shopping

As with the whole of London, you’re never far from a high street with supermarkets and shops. If you are looking for more choice or a bigger shopping day out, Kingston will certainly fit the bill. The Bentall Centre is a large shopping centre which has a large selection of well-known brands. Aside from Bentalls, Kingston has a great high street with even more shops!

Top 10 free things to do in South West London

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You can walk along the whole length of the Thames but that takes 14 days… Rather, head to the south side of the Thames whenever you fancy and follow the path for as long as you want. Run, walk, cycle, rollerblade... whatever floats your boat.

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One of the biggest gems in SW London is also free! It’s the largest of London’s Royal Parks and is famously home to over 600 deer that have been roaming freely since the 17th Century.

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Park Run is a fantastic initiative that takes place all around the country. It’s a free 5 km organised run every Saturday morning, and you can take part in both Clapham and Tooting Commons.

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You wouldn’t typically imagine finding a windmill in the city but head to Brixton and you will see for yourself. Brixton Windmill was built in 1816 and is still a working windmill today. For a brief minute, you might think you have escaped the big smoke.

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Battersea

More on the ‘south’ side of South West London, Battersea has a lot to explore for free. There’s a huge park, with many endless different areas to discover. Across the road is the lovingly-restored iconic Battersea Power Station; make sure to walk around and take in this new thriving community.

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Ever heard of disc golf? Well, you have now! Think of golf and instead of holes there are baskets, instead of balls there are discs and, nope, you don’t need clubs. It’s free to play if you bring your own discs!

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The Boat Race has been taking place between Cambridge University and Oxford University since 1829. The legendary rowing race starts in Putney, so head down early, grab a spot by the river and watch the two teams battle it out. It’s jolly good fun!

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For the most ‘Instagrammable’ field close to London, you’ll need to head just outside of Croydon in the summer months to view the beautiful lavender fields of Mayfield. Just remember to put your phone down and smell the flowers!

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Head down further south into Surrey to get a wild swimming fix! Hop on a train to Guildford and from there you can get to the River Wey, a sandy stretch of river which is slow-moving and shallow; ideal for wild swimming beginners.

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Back in South London, just south of the Thames is Vauxhall City Farm, a free urban farm. We all know being around animals can help with stress, so why not take some time away from the books and mingle with the alpacas, Shetland ponies, rabbits and relax..?

 

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7th February 2024

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30th November 2023

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18th October 2023

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10th October 2023

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9th October 2023

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8th October 2023

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Cost of living shouldnt affect studentd this badly. All the halls are ridiculously expensive. Food shopping is ofcourse over priced and can't go clothes shopping because all money goes to UAL accommodation. read more

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8th October 2023

Prices are low in...

Prices are low in this area which is very good for students! But safety wise, I try to go out with at least one person for groceries etc. but generally okay if you keep to yourself! read more

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21st September 2023

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19th September 2023

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Expensive.lots to do. Great fast transportation thats everywhere. Shops close late. read more

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29th August 2023

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17th August 2023

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15th August 2023

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6th July 2023

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22nd June 2023

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17th June 2023

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13th June 2023

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4th June 2023

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30th May 2023

The connections a...

The connections are really good to central vua tube and bus. read more

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27th May 2023

Putney is a great...

Putney is a great place to live with a lively night scene and cheap dinners. read more

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9th May 2023

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5th May 2023

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5th May 2023

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20th April 2023

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12th April 2023

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9th April 2023

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There are so many things to do, and see, and places to eat but if you’re living off maintenance loans there is hardly enough to spend and enjoy it. The cost of tfl has been increasing massively, spending hundreds each week to get to university with barely any left over to eat. read more

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31st March 2023

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23rd March 2023

South London is g...

South London is good for people who like peace, there’s mostly old people around here, so there is a lack of noise and so on. I also feel like it’s safe. read more

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17th March 2023

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17th March 2023

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14th March 2023

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13th March 2023

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9th March 2023

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9th March 2023

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9th March 2023

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9th March 2023

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8th March 2023

Great public tran...

Great public transport. Wide selection of restaurants. Everything you need in a town. read more

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7th March 2023

I live in the stu...

I live in the student accomodation, clayhill, and the cost of living is quite affordable. A typical weekend would be going to the pub, clubbing, going out for food and even shopping. All of this is located very close thus it is very convenient. My personal favourite our the number of charity shops close by for thrifting! In terms of public transport, my accommodation provides a free bus to the Surbiton station, and different campuses. You can also walk to the station as it is only a 15-minute walk and there are a number of public buses as well. read more

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7th March 2023

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6th March 2023

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6th March 2023

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Living in London is definitely going to be expensive but as long as you budget your money well and take advantage of all the benefits you have being a student such as discounts and a student travel card you should be fine. There are lots of great food shops that you can choose from depending on how much you willing to spend. There’s also a shopping centre close by when you feel like treating yourself or getting stuff you need. You’re spoilt for choice with so many places to eat and the prices are decent. read more

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3rd March 2023

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3rd March 2023

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1st March 2023

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27th February 2023

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Quaint town but you could find quite a lot here. read more

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23rd February 2023

Convenient place,...

Convenient place, easy to buy food and new furnitures. read more

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21st February 2023

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The biggest pain point is that at night there is a lot of noise on the street, people Shouting, motorcycles roaring, sometimes car stereos. But the most satisfying thing is that life is convenient, almost all the necessities can be bought read more

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21st February 2023

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16th February 2023

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15th February 2023

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Very Expensive and isnt the easiest place to go read more

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12th February 2023

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9th February 2023

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8th February 2023

Kingston is a gre...

Kingston is a great place to live in, convenient transport facility and lifestyle facilities. read more

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8th February 2023

Twickenham is a n...

Twickenham is a nice city to live. read more

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7th February 2023

Wonderful place,...

Wonderful place, a lot of green places, good food around and a lot of shops and social places. Gave 1 star to nights out as I don't spend my nights out. read more

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7th February 2023

Most places are w...

Most places are within walking distance but the previous Burger King was awful. read more

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24th January 2023

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Love this part of london. A lot of traffic but there's everything you need here. Close to central so nice and easy to get there if you wanna go out out read more

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19th January 2023

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19th January 2023

a nice area that...

a nice area that is not many peopel aroud read more

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19th January 2023

Don’t know a lot...

Don’t know a lot about night life. Ok for living i guess. read more

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18th January 2023

Really enjoying t...

Really enjoying the city. Having the best time. People are great. Loving it here. read more

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28th October 2022

It is expensive!...

It is expensive! I did not have experience in shopping or nights out, therefore; the evaluation may not be accurate anyway. read more

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10th September 2022

Egham is a lovely...

Egham is a lovely little town with well equipped facilities and kind and warm residents. Having a good time here! read more

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9th September 2022

Yes, it's very ex...

Yes, it's very expensive, but hey you're living in LONDON, duhhhh. read more

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8th September 2022

The living cost i...

The living cost is not as high as other parts of London. Transport is very convenient, and you can easily get to the rest of city via train or bus. read more

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8th September 2022

Good location but...

Good location but a little bit expensive to live. read more

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3rd September 2022

It's London, so i...

It's London, so it's very easy to find something to do and to get the things you need read more

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9th August 2022

Good law and orde...

Good law and order and good infrastructure. The weather is also suitable. read more

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27th July 2022

I love Kingston c...

I love Kingston cos it’s very cozy read more

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25th July 2022

ok and beautiful...

ok and beautiful area. Cost is quite high though read more

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9th June 2022

just London, as e...

just London, as east london, central London read more

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9th June 2022

Not much good nig...

Not much good night life but lots of good restaurants and shops, especially near the riverside. read more

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31st May 2022

Would say transpo...

Would say transport is very expensive. Good shopping opportunities and alright places to eat. read more

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31st May 2022

This is an incred...

This is an incredibly central part of London so easy access to public transportation, restaurants and entertainment. read more

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17th May 2022

Rochester is a cu...

Rochester is a cute town - quite small. It’s easily walkable since it’s only one main high street. There are plenty of cute cafes and restaurants and also loads of pubs for nights out - some are really cheap too. It’s only 40mins outside of London so it’s way to get to the city for big nights out. There’s a train station right in the middle of town. read more

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11th May 2022

It’s a good place...

It’s a good place of vibrant environment yet the living cost is high read more

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25th April 2022

I like Medway, an...

I like Medway, and I'm from the area, so I'm a little biased, but it's well-provisioned, equidistant from London and the coast, good transport links, good pubs, and a good community. read more

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16th April 2022

Overall, I really...

Overall, I really enjoy living in London, but I think sometimes it makes me feel insecure in nights. read more

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14th April 2022

Expensive and don...

Expensive and don't dare go out at night. read more

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14th April 2022

great location, r...

great location, really fashionable read more

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13th April 2022

good area, but qu...

good area, but quite far from city centre read more

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31st March 2022

It is very good a...

It is very good and very nice and very beautiful read more

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23rd March 2022

Good if you are c...

Good if you are close to the underground. read more

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3rd February 2022

Great great great...

Great great great great great great great read more

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8th December 2021

night life is awf...

night life is awful but nice place with lots of food places read more

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1st December 2021

Pretty good to be...

Pretty good to be fair. Just a bit expensive read more

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19th November 2021

Good location. Lo...

Good location. Lots to do. Only one night club though. Shopping is very good, and great transport links to central London read more

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7th September 2021

Great location fo...

Great location for public transport with good links to central london read more

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1st September 2021

It's a Royal Boro...

It's a Royal Borough so you get what you expect. Very expensive to live here. Experienced and witnessed my fair share of BLATANT racism. Kingston is always packed with people. read more

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20th August 2021

Very Expensive....

Very Expensive. Lots of shops and lots of places to eat! read more

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13th August 2021

Kingston is a lov...

Kingston is a lovely city, it has every city facility which you need with cheaper price. I can find fancy restaurants on the riverside. It'll be a good experience when you take a walk around the beautiful city. read more

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21st July 2021

London is very ex...

London is very expensive, no getting around that. However, it’s generally very social and has great links to anywhere you need to go or anything you need to get. read more

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21st June 2021

Very accessible a...

Very accessible across the city of London. Plenty of buses and trains to get to central. Great that the uni offers a free bus to commuting students from Hammersmith to Barnes read more

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11th June 2021

Good area, lovely...

Good area, lovely at atmosphere and people read more

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9th June 2021

nice place, most...

nice place, most people are friendly, still some Racial discrimination read more

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25th May 2021

The safest areas...

The safest areas in london!!!! read more

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13th May 2021

I live in Kingsto...

I live in Kingston town center and everything one could need is just a short walk away read more

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13th May 2021

The town is amazi...

The town is amazing with wonderful view. read more

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11th May 2021

A lot of nice res...

A lot of nice restaurants for dining by the water. Supermarkets are accessible everywhere. A nice local mall for shopping. Finding public transportation is very easy. read more

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28th April 2021

Kingston is a ple...

Kingston is a pleasant and busy borough. The town has a large shopping centre and multiple food shops and restaurants. read more

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28th April 2021

Kingston is a lov...

Kingston is a lovely area to love but definitely expensive read more

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28th April 2021

I love living in...

I love living in Kingston! Cheap enough to be able to afford other luxuries in life rather than your whole loan being on rent, close enough to London to allow for amazing days out. Beautiful city and riverside read more

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27th April 2021

living here very...

living here very cheap, and kingston sits close to central london, so good transport read more

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22nd April 2021

Kingston is small...

Kingston is small enough and just right for the simple things. The river makes up for it read more

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21st April 2021

I haven't gone ou...

I haven't gone out much in Kingston mainly due to lockdown. There are two clubs but personally I am not a big fan of them. On the other hand there are a few pubs for relaxing night out. There is Bushy park and the walk among the Thames for exercise or piece of mind. You have everything you need in the centre regarding shopping. There is the Kingston train station if you want to go into the heart of London, and several bus stops throughout the town. read more

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21st April 2021

Beautiful town ne...

Beautiful town near london and read more

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21st April 2021

Kingston is very...

Kingston is very well connected read more

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21st April 2021

fairly expensive,...

fairly expensive, but that’s just the location. the town is amazing for all sorts of days/nights out, and there’s buses going everywhere read more

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20th April 2021

Perfect place to...

Perfect place to live even tho it's a little expensive. To be honest I've fallen for Kingston in the last year hahahaha read more

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20th April 2021

Lovely town! Fun...

Lovely town! Fun and active. Not boring read more

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20th April 2021

It is a peaceful...

It is a peaceful town and lovely read more

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20th April 2021

Clean and beautif...

Clean and beautiful. I will stay for long periods if I can. read more

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20th April 2021

Great student lif...

Great student life, loads to do, always busy read more

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20th April 2021

Excellent transpo...

Excellent transport network and lots of student friendly shops read more

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19th April 2021

It is Very safe a...

It is Very safe and close to town I really would recommend read more

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19th April 2021

Nice location, fr...

Nice location, friendly environment read more

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16th April 2021

Kingston is a rea...

Kingston is a really beautiful town. Cost of living are not so high, people in here are kind. And it’s really convenient to go to London city center. read more

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17th November 2020

Good uni experien...

Good uni experience however limited cause of COVID read more

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11th November 2020

Living in London...

Living in London is always going to be expensive. There are various pubs and nightclubs just round the corner and whole streets of shops for various things. Bentalls shopping centre is great too and public transport around London is a breeze read more

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28th May 2020

Nice safe good pl...

Nice safe good places to eat shop go out read more

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14th May 2020

It's amazing! You...

It's amazing! You could find anything you want or need in Kingston. read more

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14th May 2020

The best outside...

The best outside central London always something to do! read more

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14th May 2020

Kingston town is...

Kingston town is good for all sorts of things food shopping etc read more

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14th May 2020

Of all the places...

Of all the places I've lived in greater London, Kingston is by far the best. Plenty of transportation links to Greater London and other parts of the UK. Lots of shops and a good variety. Especially with having the Bentall Centre. Plenty of pubs, restaurants, cafes, clubs, and parks to hang out with friends or study. The river and nearby Richmond Park provide plenty of space for exercising. Always feel safe no matter what time of day I am out. Easy transportation links to nearby airports, too. read more

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4th March 2020

Vibrant, good fun...

Vibrant, good fun, lots of great shops, bars restaurants and clubs, also a good theatre and close to Bushey park for a great unwind. read more

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9th January 2020

Very expensive bu...

Very expensive but really buzzing read more

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25th December 2019

The best of both...

The best of both worlds. Countryside and Hampton Court one side, central London the other. Safe, clean and fun. read more

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8th January 2015

Easy access to Lo...

Easy access to London Great uni Quiet and safe area to live read more

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Lack of night life Lack of clothing shops Transport stops early

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