TOP 9: Harrow
Located in northwest London, Harrow is renowned for its exceptional educational resources and picturesque green environment. With convenient transportation links to central London, the area is home to numerous schools named after it. Compared to other London boroughs, Harrow offers mid-range property prices.
Average House Price: £505,795; Average Weekly Rent: £408.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· Harrow High School (Higher Education College)
· Harrow College (Public Secondary School)
· Whitmore High School (Public)
· Salvatorian College
Private:
· Harrow School (Boys' School)
· St Dominic's Sixth Form College
· North London Collegiate School
· John Lyon School
· Pinner Park Primary School
· The Bishop's Primary School
TOP 8: Wandsworth
Wandsworth, a traditionally affluent area in southwest London, boasts 103 primary schools and 18 secondary schools, in addition to several international schools.
With excellent transportation links to central London and relatively affordable rents, many families opt to leave the city center for larger living spaces here.
Average House Price: £777,400; Average Weekly Rent: £442.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· Belleville Primary School
· Brandlehow Primary School
· Wix School
· Stuart Road Primary School
Private:
· Eaton House Group of Schools
· Emanuel School
TOP 7: Ealing
Situated in west London, adjacent to Heathrow Airport, Ealing enjoys a well-connected transport network, providing easy access to central London and surrounding areas. The district is celebrated for its excellent education system, with 91 state schools and nurseries, all of which have received 'Outstanding' or 'Good' ratings from OFSTED, highlighting the comprehensive excellence of its educational quality.
Average House Price: £728,000; Average Weekly Rent: £504.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· Ealing School
· Hammersmith Academy
· Brentford School for Girls
Private:
· Ealing Abbey School
· Derby School
· Ealing High School
TOP 6: Westminster
Westminster is not only a long-established affluent area in London and the administrative center of the UK but also home to high-quality educational resources. Located in central London, it offers convenient transportation and a picturesque environment.
Average House Price: £1,646,250; Average Weekly Rent: £727.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· St Mary’s Primary School
· St Joseph’s Primary School
· Queen's Park Primary School
Private:
· Westminster School
· Westminster City School
TOP 5: Redbridge
Between 2011 and 2012, Redbridge was among the areas with the highest number of university entrants nationwide. The borough consistently outperforms the national average in GCSE and A-Level results.
Average House Price: £470,300; Average Weekly Rent: £360.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· Loxford School
· Seven Kings School
· Uphall Primary School
· Beal High School
· Caterham High School
Private:
· Bancroft's School
· St Aubyn's School
TOP 4: Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington, as an affluent district, demonstrates a significant advantage in educational resources. An impressive 75% of 19-year-olds achieve at least a grade C in GCSE English and Maths, the highest proportion among all London boroughs.
Average House Price: £2,196,000; Average Weekly Rent: £881.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Private:
· Hill House School
· Sussex House School
· English National Ballet School
Universities:
· Royal College of Art
· Royal College of Music
· Imperial College London
TOP 3: Richmond
Richmond, located in southwest London, boasts top-notch educational resources with numerous prestigious schools. It borders Ealing to the north and adjoins the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Average House Price: £970,800; Average Weekly Rent: £404.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· Sacred Heart Primary School
· St Richard Reynolds RC College
· St Stephen's School
· Christ's School
· Grey Court School
· Hampton High
TOP 2: Barnet
Barnet excels in educational quality, with an impressive 91% of schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. In the 2024 GCSE public secondary school rankings (equivalent to the national high school entrance exam in China), Barnet was named the best public school district.
Average House Price: £627,900; Average Weekly Rent: £561.
Ofsted 'Outstanding' Schools:
Public:
· St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Private:
· Henrietta Barnet School
· Queen Elizabeth's School
TOP 1: Kingston & Sutton
Kingston, as one of the representative school districts in London, attracts numerous parents to invest eagerly in its prestigious schools, making properties in the area highly sought-after. This is closely related to the over 25% Oxford and Cambridge admission rate of Tiffin School in the district. It is also considered the best primary and secondary school district in London, with 70% of its primary and secondary schools rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools:
Public:
Atchmere School
Fernhill School
King Athelstan School
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Tiffin School
Kingston University (Note: Although Kingston University is a higher education institution, it is often associated with the local school district due to its geographical location and influence on the educational landscape.)
Private:
Kingston Grammar School
