Located on the river Thames, Surbiton is one of the classic London suburbs. It grew and developed following the arrival of the railway to London in 1838. It is a highly sought after residential area and a thriving shopping centre providing a mix of individually owned shops and smaller chain store outlets. Restaurant and Café culture is also a growing feature of the centre.
Surbiton has a number of attractive open spaces including 'Fishponds', formerly the grounds of an 18th century Georgian house The magnificent Hampton Court Palace and its surrounds are only a short distance further along the Thames.
Many commuters are attracted to Surbiton due to the excellent transport connections, with fast trains to London Waterloo and the road links at Tolworth and Hook.