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Hinchley Wood developed as a settlement starting with 1930 after the local railway station opened. The New Guildford Line passes through this KT10 area since 1885. In 1929, G.T. Crouch obtained permission to build a station in this area. He paid £2,500 which was one-third of the building cost. That was the deal between Crouch and Southern Railway. The railway company did not think that a station in this area would be such a profitable opportunity. The land on which Hinchley Wood developed was originally part of the Thames Ditton village. It was mostly farmland. The housing building north of the railway station used to be Inland Revenue offices.
There is only one single listed building in the area. It is a 16th-century Old Farm House. This Hinchley Wood landmark features a timber-framed core and plain tiled roof. St. Christopher’s Church of England opened in 1953. A pub in Hinchley Wood had been visited in 1997 by Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife when their flight was delayed. In 1999, McDonald’s wanted to convert this pub into a restaurant. The residents weren’t happy about this so they formed the RAM (Residents Against McDonald’s) association to oppose the expansion plan. RAM won in court in 2000 and the pub was not turned into a McDonald’s restaurant. However, it was demolished to make room for housing.
Hinchley Wood has a primary and secondary school. They are both named after this South West London village. The secondary school was established in 1940. Notable alumni include chef Theo Randall, actor and singer Edward Woodward, and singer David Wiffen. Hinchley Wood is a quiet place to live perfect for those who want quick access to Kingston. Nearby Littleworth Common and Telegraph Hill are often visited by the residents. The area features a parade of shops, services, and a gas station.