neighbouring areas
Postcodes
| SW1 | SW15 | SW20 | SW8 |
| SW10 | SW16 | SW3 | SW9 |
| SW11 | SW17 | SW4 | TW10 |
| SW12 | SW18 | SW5 | TW9 |
| SW13 | SW19 | SW6 | |
| SW14 | SW2 | SW7 |
Nestling between the River Thames and East Sheen, Mortlake is both pretty and exclusive.
Living in Mortlake
Marking the finishing point for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Mortlake has grand houses lining the south bank of the River Thames.
Joseph Turner, the landscape painter, was so impressed by the mansions and by their view across the river to Duke's Meadows that he accepted a commission in 1827 to produce a pair of paintings entitled Mortlake Terrace.
In recent years, some of Mortlake's grandest houses have been converted into flats and maisonettes, enabling many more people to experience the exquisite elegance of 18th and early 19th century high society.
Towards East Sheen and Richmond Park, the architecture is more Victorian in an area that looks and feels very prosperous, although the imposing properties are slightly more affordable than in neighbouring Barnes.
Houses in the parallel roads running off Mortlake High Street such as First Avenue, Second Avenue and Cowley Road were built in the Edwardian era, and are some of the most sought-after addresses in Mortlake.
Towards East Sheen, across the railway line, are charming lanes known as the Royals which lead to Upper Richmond Road West and to numerous cafés, restaurants and shops, including a Waitrose.
Every summer, Mortlake's boat club organises a regatta. But if you don't fancy messing about in boats, the largest park in London, Richmond Park, is an easy walk or a few minutes away in the car.
There's a good choice of local state schools in Mortlake and East Sheen, and within easy travelling are some of the top independent schools in the country.
Transport
Mortlake railway station provides a frequent service to Putney, Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.
In the opposite direction is Richmond station and adjacent is Richmond District line tube station, which links to the London underground network via Earl's Court.
To the east, Barnes' railway bridge has a footway that leads across the River Thames to the fields of Duke's Meadows, Riverside Leisure Centre and on to Chiswick.
Mortlake is served by a good choice of bus routes although Mortlake High Street, Lower Richmond Road (A316) and Upper Richmond Road (A205) can get clogged up with commuter traffic during peak periods. For details of buses including times and a map please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
At the junction of Sheen Lane with Mortlake High Street is the Stag Brewery, formerly owned by Watney's and now brewing the American beer, Budweiser. Often wafting over the rooftops of Mortlake is the smell of hops.
Richmond-upon-Thames is just down the road from Mortlake and has a beautiful theatre and a choice of cinemas. For tickets and information regarding shows at Richmond Theatre, please visit http://www.theambassadors.com/richmond/
If you would like further information about Mortlake please visit http://www.richmond.gov.uk/
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