Kingston Vale

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Kingston Vale
Coordinates: 51.4294° N 0.2513° W
OS grid reference	TQ215715
London borough	Kingston
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LONDON
Postcode district	SW15
Dial code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
London Assembly	South West
European Parliament	London
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Kingston Vale is a district in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It is a leafy residential area nestling between Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common and Coombe Hill. It is located to the south west of London. Kingston Vale has good transport links being adjacent to the A3 trunk road (formerly known as the "Kingston by-pass") as well as Kingston Hill.

It has an active local amenity group - the Kingston Vale Residents Association (KVRA). This is a democratic body which deals with matters such as planning, conservation, transport, environment and social. There is a popular newsletter known as the "Bottom Line". This took its name from the original Middle Ages name of the area: Kingston Bottom. The name was changed to Kingston Vale in Victorian times apparently to save some blushes.

The main issues of local concern in recent years derive from the soaring property prices of the area. This has led to amenities such as the two pubs and the one petrol station being closed down for redevelopment. Paradoxically, the attractiveness of the area has led to its amenities being depleted.

External link

Kingston Vale Residents Association