Primarily residential and with a prevalence of Victorian and Edwardian housing stock, the area is especially known for the strength of its schools, including Collis Primary School (Fairfax Road), St. Mary’s & St. Peter’s Primary School (Church Road), Sacred Heart RC School (St. Marks Road), Stanley Juniors and Infants (Strathmore Road) and Teddington School, Tiffin and Waldegrave Girls.

With the proximity of the river and glorious expanses of Bushy Park bordering to the south, there is a strong emphasis on the outdoor life, with Teddington Cricket Club based within the park itself and with a thriving junior section. Teddington mainline station provides regular services into London Waterloo.