Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Kew is a district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Its population at the 2011 census was 11,436. Kew is the location of the Royal Botanic Gardens, now a World Heritage Site, which includes Kew Palace. Kew is also the home of important historical documents such as Domesday Book, which is held at The National Archives. “
The facilities you might need in Kew
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Kew name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Health amenities that are in Kew
Kew has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Medical Group | Quadrant House, Levett Square, Richmond | 3.7 | 43 |
In Kew, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Kew entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens | Station Approach, London | 4.4 | 199 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Kew?
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Parade Post Office | 4 Royal Parade, Station Approach, Richmond | 1.4 | 222 |
| Royal Mail Postbox | 19 Station Parade, Richmond | 5 | 1 |
What schools are nearby in Kew?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Kew. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew College Prep | 24-26 Cumberland Road, Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Unicorn School | 238 Kew Road, Richmond | 4.4 | 15 |
| Kew Riverside Primary School | 37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond | 5 | 7 |
| Riverside Nursery Schools, Kew Montessori | 270 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 5 | 3 |
| Spanish Conversation | 0 West Park Avenue, Richmond | 5 | 1 |
| West London Bass Lessons | 1D Lichfield Road, Richmond | 5 | 1 |
| Kew Tutor | 9 Defoe Avenue, Richmond | 1 | 1 |
| Creative Meditation | 270 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Casa Montessori Richmond | 23 Marksbury Avenue, Richmond | 5 | 1 |
| The King’s C of E Primary School | Cumberland Road, Richmond | 5 | 7 |
| School of Horticulture | 282 Kew Road, Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Yvonne Tennis | Dorchester House, 8 Strand Drive, Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Darell Primary & Nursery School | Niton Road, Richmond | 4.5 | 21 |
| Montys Nursery | 32 Thompson Avenue, Richmond | 2.3 | 3 |
| The Barn Nursery School | The Barn Church, The Barn Church Hall, Atwood Avenue, Richmond | 5 | 11 |
| Windham Nursery School | Windham Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 17 |
| Broomfield House School | 10 Broomfield Road, Richmond | 4.1 | 14 |
| Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool | Townmead Road, Richmond | 3.7 | 6 |
| Shamcy | Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| St Lukes House Educational Centre | 270 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4 | 2 |
What areas are nearby?
If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity
In Kew, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Kew? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Kew to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries in the region
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Kew below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumba de Manuel Chaves Nogales | Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Ice House | Richmond | 3.3 | 4 |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Kew would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Kew and what company operates here.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Supermarket Poplar | 10 Vesey Path, London | 3.8 | 777 |
| Waitrose & Partners | 16-19 Canada Square, London | 4.4 | 1672 |
| M&S Simply Food | 45 Bank Street, London | 4 | 202 |
| Tesco Express | 571 Manchester Road, London | 3 | 62 |
| Tesco Express | 262 Poplar High Street, London | 3.2 | 113 |
| The Nest | 284 Poplar High Street, London | 4.9 | 51 |
| Alan’s Vietnamese Supermarket | 199 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 137 |
| Poplar Oriental Groceries | 181 East India Dock Road, London | 4.1 | 17 |
| Tian Tian Market 天天超市 – Canary Wharf | 16-17 Canada Square, London | 4.1 | 283 |
| Amazon Fresh | 4 Water Street, Wood Wharf, London | 4.5 | 679 |
Are the restaurants in Kew any good?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Kew, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens Hotel | 292 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 576 |
| Ma Cuisine | 8 Station Approach, Richmond | 4.3 | 477 |
| The Indian Oven | 216 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 96 |
| The Garden Fish Bar | 285 Sandycombe Rd [opposite, Lawn Crescent, Richmond | 4.3 | 261 |
| Montien Spice Co Ltd | 214B Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 1 |
| Antipodea Kew | 9 Station Approach, Richmond | 4.3 | 720 |
| Cafe Torelli | 3 Royal Parade, Richmond | 4.3 | 427 |
| Victoria Plaza Café | Kew Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 317 |
| The Botanical Brasserie | Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond | 4.3 | 472 |
| Pavilion Bar and Grill | Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond | 4.3 | 632 |
| Sicilia Roots | 25A Darell Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 3 |
| Kew BBQ | 114 North Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 150 |
| Kew Gardens Oriental Cuisine | 108 North Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 94 |
| China Pearl | 205 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 44 |
| Pizza Express | 10 Station Approach, Richmond | 4.3 | 497 |
| Q Verde | 291 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 513 |
| Starbucks Coffee | Station Parade, Richmond | 4.3 | 428 |
| Montien Thai Cuisine | 214 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 42 |
| Starbucks Coffee | Lower Richmond Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 179 |
| Palmyra Restaurant | 277 Sandycombe Road, Richmond | 4.3 | 104 |
The range of gyms in Kew
In Kew, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Green spaces and parks of Kew
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Kew offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Archives | Bessant Drive, Richmond | 4.5 | 238 |
| Fred Eastman | 7 High Park Road, Richmond | 5 | 1 |
| Palm House | Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond | 4.8 | 762 |
| Kew Kitchen Garden | 88-121 Kew Road, Richmond | 4 | 31 |
| Bonsai House | Kew Road, Richmond | 4.7 | 151 |
| Princess of Wales Conservatory | Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond | 4.8 | 395 |
| Davies Alpine House | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Road, Richmond | 4.6 | 192 |
| Raleigh Road Recreation Ground | 1 Windham Rd Richmond TW9 2HR Windham Road, Richmond | 4.4 | 37 |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | Richmond | 4.7 | 44447 |
| Chokushi-Mon & Japanese Landscape – Kew Gardens | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Road, Richmond | 4.7 | 200 |
| Pensford Field | Pensford Avenue, Richmond | 5 | 4 |
| Dog Park – off-lead area | Richmond | 4.4 | 17 |
| North Sheen Recreation Ground | Dancer Road, Richmond | N/A | N/A |
| Botanic Gardens Conservation International | Descanso House, 199 Kew Road, Richmond | 4.5 | 4 |
| Agius Evolution Garden | Richmond | 4.7 | 3 |
| Rose Garden | 3EF, Syon Vista, Richmond | 4.5 | 15 |
| Mediterranean Garden | Richmond | 4.9 | 9 |
| The Rock Garden | Kew Gardens, Richmond | 4.8 | 16 |
| Lion Gate | Kew Road, Richmond | 4.7 | 535 |
| North Sheen Recreation Ground | Richmond | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Kew – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Kew.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Botanist | 3-5 Kew Green Kew TW9 3AA | A lively pub-restaurant the Botanist is popular with local drinkers and diners alike. Originally a row of shops, its internal space divides into different areas, each with its own character. Pavement tables fronting Kew Green are popular in the summer, while a rear yard provides a refuge for smokers. Good range (12) of craft beers. Kew Gardens is only 5 minutes walk away. |
| Coach & Horses Hotel | 8 Kew Green Kew TW9 3BH | An 18th-century landmark building with Victorian expansion and improvements. It was further enlarged in 2000 to the side and back, providing 31 modern hotel bedrooms. It has been a Young’s house since 1831. |
| Cricketers | 79 Kew Green Kew TW9 3AH | A mock Tudor pub and restaurant over looking Kew Green reopened end of August 2020 under, new independent ownership. Now a free house. The terraced seating at the front faces the Green, whilst the secluded back yard has more shaded patio seating. Quiz night on Tuesdays. Front terrace and beer garden open from 12th April 2021 (kitchen from 13th). Under new ownership August 2020. |
| Greyhound | 82 Kew Green Kew TW9 3AP | Pub overlooks Kew Green. and is open from 9am in the morning for coffee and brunch, and providing a child friendly environment with baby changing facilities. At the back of the pub there is a fully decked garden space (covered by a marquee in Winter), with 5 enclosed Pods. Each Pod has personalised heaters, music and a service call button. Wednesday is Quiz night, from 8.30pm, booking recommended. Thursday is steak night, 2 steaks with all the trimmings + a bottle of wine for only £25. Acoustic music on Sunday, 5-7pm. Food is provided by the “Greedies” chain. Quiz See www.greediesworld.com The pub was refurbished late March 2014, resulting in more space on the ground floor of the pub for tables, and refurbished toilets and dining area on the first floor. |
| Kew Gardens Hotel | 292 Sandycombe Road Kew TW9 3NG | The bar is the main feature of the whole building. It received a refurbishment in 2013 that has transformed it into a large popular gastro pub, integrated with a restaurant (Breakfast, lunch & dinner served) and a 19 bedroom hotel. There is a spiral staircase which leads up to the mezzanine area where there are seats for eating and drinking. Good range of cask ales available. Extensive food menu. The pub is just 10min bus ride from Richmond on the 391 and only a 1min walk from Kew Gardens station. The house beer brewed by Greene King is called Kew True Brew. |
| Tap On The Line | Kew Gardens Station, Station Approach Kew TW9 3PZ | The Railway was acquired by Fuller’s in 2012. Re-opened 27th Sept 2013 after a major refurbishment and name change. The pub is located right on the tube line’s eastbound platform, although you can’t access it from the platform. The yellow brick building forms part of the original station complex, which was built in the 1860’s and was originally the station’s Timber Steaming Hall, then later; it became the Station’s buffet room before it was finally converted into a pub. It’s an attractive old building with oak beamed ceilings which are around 25 feet high. The main features include a huge arched ornate conservatory atrium (now used as a dining area) and floor-to-ceiling picture windows looking directly onto the platform of the station. There is an outside seating area at the front. |
What to do in Kew
It could be that Kew has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Kew. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Kew.
Also, knowing what’s available in Kew and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Finding an estate agent in Kew
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026