Richmond named as one of the best places to retire 2025

Richmond was named by Telegraph Money as one of England’s best places to live, based on data created in collaboration with Savills Research.

The south west London borough was ranked in third place, following Merton in south London and alongside the other south London boroughs of Sutton and Bromley.

The south west London borough was ranked in third place, following Merton in south London. (Image: PA)

The list was created based on research which looked into a number of key aspects that may matter to a retiree like healthcare, the availability of shops, green spaces and crime rates.

Richmond was ranked on account of its array of transport links described as “the holy London trinity”, with links by bus, Underground and National Rail.

But for retirees looking for a more scenic way to travel you can also catch a river boat to Hampton Court from Richmond St Helena Pier, or to Kew and Westminster from Richmond Landing Stage pier.

But for retirees looking for a more scenic way to travel you can also catch river boats to Hampton Court and Kew. (Image: Jade Beckett / RBG Kew)

The borough was also named as a popular retiring spot for its green spaces, with 2,500 hectares of the area classified as open space along with its riverside walks.

Local residents also told The Telegraph that they felt they had a “strong sense of belonging” in Richmond, with the option to live a slower lifestyle away from the main hustle and bustle of London.

The borough was also named as a popular retiring spot for its green spaces. (Image: Historic Royal Palaces) Richmond is home to a plethora of independent and popular chain restaurants, along with picturesque riverside walks, as well as a cinema and a theatre within close distance on foot or by bus.

But for retirees looking for days out within close proximity, not too far outside of Richmond some of its nearby attractions include Kew Gardens, Hampton Court and Strawberry Hill House, all with easy travel links by public transport.

Not too far outside of Richmond, some of its nearby attractions include Kew Gardens, Hampton Court and Strawberry Hill House. (Image: Kilian O’Sullivan)

The area also has the lowest rate of recorded crime in the top 10 list of retirement locations.

Frances McDonald, of Savills Research said: “Owner occupiers aged 65-plus hold an estimated £2.6 trillion of net housing wealth, with many having reached the point where they have paid off their mortgage debt.

“In some cases, these movers are likely to reconsider the location of their home to ensure the convenience and proximity of local amenities and health services, so they can be less reliant on others in later life.”