Map & location
Overview
SW17 0BW falls within the Wandle ward of the London Borough of Merton, in the lively south London district of Tooting. The area sits close to the boundary with the London Borough of Wandsworth and is characterised by a dense mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, local high streets, and excellent green space. The postcode is roughly equidistant between Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec, placing residents within easy reach of both shopping and leisure facilities.
Tooting is widely known for its vibrant, multicultural community and a thriving independent food scene centred on Tooting Market and Tooting Broadway Market. The River Wandle, which gives the ward its name, flows nearby and feeds into the green corridor linking Colliers Wood and Morden. The area attracts a broad mix of families, young professionals, and long-established residents who value its strong community feel and comparatively good transport connectivity into central London.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £545,000 (HM Land Registry, 923 recent sales).
Getting here
SW17 0BW is well served by London Underground stations on the Northern line, providing fast connections into central London. Several Transport for London bus routes run along Tooting High Street and nearby roads, offering frequent services north towards Clapham and Balham, south towards Morden and Sutton, and east towards Streatham. Cycling is popular in the area thanks to relatively flat terrain and proximity to Quietway cycle routes running along the Wandle Trail. The A24 (Tooting High Street) and the A217 provide key road connections, while the South Circular (A205) is accessible within a short drive.
What it's famous for
Tooting is perhaps best known nationally as the birthplace of Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, and has long been celebrated for its rich South Asian culinary heritage — Upper Tooting Road is lined with acclaimed curry houses, sweet shops and grocers. The neighbourhood's Tooting Bec Lido, one of the largest freshwater open-air pools in England, is a local landmark attracting swimmers year-round. Tooting Common, a large expanse of public parkland straddling Merton and Lambeth, provides woodland walks, a running track and sports pitches. The area's Victorian street grid and ornate terrace architecture are also recognised as part of Tooting's distinctive character.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and social care services.
SW17 postcodes served from Tooting delivery office.
Policing for Wandle ward and surrounding Merton areas.
Nearest LFB station serving this part of SW17.
Water and sewerage supplier for SW17 postcodes.
Tourist attractions
Expansive common with woodland, ponds and sports facilities.
~0.5 miHistoric open-air freshwater pool, one of England's largest.
~0.7 miVibrant indoor market with street food, vintage and crafts.
~0.4 miBustling street market along Broadway with diverse traders.
~0.5 miRiverside greenway following the River Wandle towards Morden.
~0.3 miCelebrated row of independent South Asian restaurants and grocers.
~0.4 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW170QT
~800 mSW170QT · 020 86721255
~800 mSW170QT · 020 87251580
~800 mPharmacies
SW170NB · 020 86726737
~900 mSW184SU · 02089 466822
~1000 mSW184SU · 02089 466822
~1000 mDentists
SW170NN
~450 mSW183TG
~750 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit, is ~450 m away.
Community school
~450 mCommunity school
~700 mVoluntary aided school
~750 mCommunity special school
~800 mHigher education institutions
~800 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Dense cluster of independent shops, grocers and eateries.
Nationally recognised curry houses and sweet shops on Upper Tooting Road.
Mixed retail and food vendors operating within the covered market.
Accountants, solicitors and estate agents clustered near Broadway.
Gyms & leisure
Woodland walks, running track, sports pitches and ponds.
~0.5 miYear-round open-air swimming in a historic Grade II listed pool.
~0.7 miIndoor pool, gym and fitness classes for all ages.
~0.4 miRiverside nature reserve managed for wildlife and walking.
~0.6 miPublic library with reading groups, children's activities and Wi-Fi.
~0.4 miService providers
FTTC and full-fibre broadband availability across SW17.
Cable broadband serving parts of the Tooting area.
All major UK networks provide 4G/5G coverage in SW17.
Gas and electricity network operators for this postcode.
Residential & community
Dominant housing style; many converted into flats.
20th-century purpose-built blocks present throughout the ward.
Strong private rental market alongside owner-occupation.
Warehouse and commercial-to-residential conversions near Wandle corridor.
Transport
Train & Tube
Haydons Road Rail Station
South Wimbledon
Wimbledon Park Underground Station
Wimbledon Park
Tooting Broadway Underground Station
Tooting Broadway
Earlsfield Station
Earlsfield
Bus stops
Tooting Broadway (High Street)
Frequent TfL services north and south along the A24.
Garratt Lane stops
Services connecting Tooting to Wandsworth and Wimbledon.
Tooting Bec Road
Night bus and daytime routes towards Streatham and Balham.
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail
Traffic-free riverside cycle and walking path towards Morden and Wandsworth.
TfL Quietway 7
Signed low-traffic cycling route linking Tooting to central London.
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Merton Council EV Chargers
On-street charge points installed across Tooting residential streets.
Defibrillators
Tooting Broadway Station Area
Publicly accessible defibrillator near station entrance.
Postboxes & Post Office
Tooting Broadway Post Office
Full-service Post Office on Tooting High Street.
Fuel stations
Fuel Station — Garratt Lane
Petrol station with forecourt shop on Garratt Lane.
Places of worship
Historic parish church serving the Tooting community.
~0.5 miCatholic church with regular Mass and community activities.
~0.6 miMosque and community centre serving Tooting's Muslim population.
~0.4 miWell-known Hindu temple and cultural centre in Tooting.
~0.5 miSikh place of worship with langar and community events.
~0.6 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 144% above the national average (166.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
626 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,875.
Housing & utilities
Two- and three-storey terraced houses from the 1880s–1910s make up most of the stock.
Many terraces have been split; purpose-built blocks also common.
Proximity to Northern line and Tooting amenities drives strong rental market.
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Large SSSI-designated common providing significant green infrastructure nearby.
NO₂ levels elevated near A24 corridor; cleaner towards common.
Parts of Wandle ward near the river have some surface water flood risk.
Road traffic on Garratt Lane and Tooting High Street the main sources.
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW17 0BW postcode?
SW17 0BW is in Tooting, in the Wandle ward of the London Borough of Merton. It sits close to the boundary with the London Borough of Wandsworth, roughly midway between Tooting Broadway and the Garratt Lane area.
Which council is responsible for SW17 0BW?
SW17 0BW falls within the London Borough of Merton. Merton Council provides local government services including planning, housing, waste collection and social care for this postcode.
Which parliamentary constituency covers SW17 0BW?
SW17 0BW is in the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency.
What is the nearest Underground line to SW17 0BW?
The area is served by Northern line stations in the Tooting area, providing direct access to central London. See the transport section above for nearby stops and distances.
What schools are near SW17 0BW?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the SW17 0BW area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the area around SW17 0BW like to live in?
Tooting is a lively, multicultural neighbourhood with a strong independent food scene, good green space at Tooting Common, and regular bus connections. The area is popular with families and young professionals and has a well-established community feel.
Are there good parks and green spaces near SW17 0BW?
Yes — Tooting Common, one of south London's largest open spaces, is within about half a mile. The Wandle Trail riverside greenway is also close, offering traffic-free walking and cycling towards Morden and Wandsworth.
Which ward does SW17 0BW belong to?
SW17 0BW is in the Wandle ward, one of the wards that makes up the London Borough of Merton.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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