Map & location
Overview
SW17 0QT falls within the Tooting Broadway ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, centred on one of south London's most celebrated high streets. Tooting Broadway is renowned for its eclectic mix of independent restaurants, street food stalls, and bustling markets — particularly the long-established Tooting Market and Broadway Market — drawing visitors from across the capital for some of London's finest South Asian, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisine.
The surrounding streets blend Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing with modern conversions, and the area has a strong sense of community fuelled by its exceptional cultural diversity. Tooting Common lies just to the south-west, offering green space for residents, while the busy A24 corridor connects the neighbourhood swiftly to central London and the outer suburbs of Merton and Morden.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £545,000 (HM Land Registry, 923 recent sales).
Getting here
Tooting Broadway is well served by London Underground services on the Northern line, providing fast links to Stockwell, Oval, Waterloo and the West End. Numerous bus routes stop along Tooting High Street and Broadway, connecting the area to Brixton, Mitcham, Colliers Wood, Wimbledon and central London. The area is generally flat and cycle-friendly, with Santander Cycles docking points nearby and several quiet residential streets suitable for cycling. Tooting Broadway is also accessible via the A24 (Tooting High Street) by road, with the South Circular (A205) a short distance away.
What it's famous for
Tooting Broadway is famed above all for its extraordinary food scene — the stretch of restaurants on Tooting High Street has been called one of London's best eating destinations, with authentic Sri Lankan, Indian, Pakistani and Caribbean eateries drawing food lovers from across the city. The area is also known for Tooting Bec Lido, one of Europe's largest open-air swimming pools, located nearby on Tooting Bec Common. Historically, Tooting Broadway was a key commercial hub for south London, and its markets — including the Grade II listed Tooting Market — have traded continuously since the 1930s. The ward has seen significant regeneration in recent years, attracting young professionals while retaining its famously diverse community character.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Public lending library on Mitcham Road, short walk away
Main post office branch on Tooting High Street
Metropolitan Police base serving the Tooting area
London Fire Brigade station on Tooting High Street
Tourist attractions
Historic 1930s covered market with independent traders and street food
~200 mBustling indoor market with food stalls and clothing
~250 mLarge open parkland with sports facilities and ponds
~600 mOne of Europe's largest outdoor swimming pools, open seasonally
~1.2 kmCelebrated strip of Sri Lankan, Indian and Caribbean eateries
~100 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW170QT
~50 mSW170QT · 020 86721255
~50 mSW170QT · 020 87251580
~50 mPharmacies
SW170RT · 020 86727461
~350 mSW170NB · 020 86726737
~350 mSW170RR · 020 86725537
~400 mDentists
SW170RR
~400 mSW170TD
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St George's Hospital Medical School, is ~100 m away.
Higher education institutions
~100 mPupil referral unit
~500 mCommunity special school
~500 mCommunity school
~550 mCommunity school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Dense cluster of independent retailers, grocers and clothing shops
Vibrant hospitality economy anchoring the local high street
Small businesses operating within the historic covered markets
Solicitors, accountants and estate agents along the Broadway
Salons and wellness studios serving the local residential population
Gyms & leisure
Wide green space with walking, football and pond swimming areas
~600 mHistoric open-air freshwater pool open from May to September
~1.2 kmPublic leisure centre with pool, gym and fitness classes
~400 mSeveral traditional and contemporary pubs along the high street
~150 mIndependent theatres and music venues within easy walking distance
~300 mService providers
Full fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband available on many streets in Tooting
Good 4G and 5G coverage from EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three
Gas distribution network operator for this part of London
Electricity distribution network operator for SW London
Residential & community
The dominant housing stock throughout Tooting Broadway ward
Numerous converted and purpose-built apartment blocks for rent and sale
Estimated majority of residents privately rent, typical of inner south London
Gradual improvement of commercial and residential stock along the high street
Close-knit street pattern of Edwardian semis and terraces behind the Broadway
Transport
Train & Tube
Tooting Broadway Underground Station
Tooting Broadway
Colliers Wood Underground Station
Colliers Wood
Haydons Road Rail Station
South Wimbledon
Tooting Bec Station
Tooting Bec
Bus stops
Tooting Broadway (High Street stops)
Frequent northbound and southbound services on the A24 corridor
Tooting Broadway Station stops
Additional routes serving Brixton, Mitcham, Mitcham Junction and Morden
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles docking point
Hire bikes available near Tooting Broadway station entrance
Residential cycle routes
Quiet streets off the Broadway suitable for cycling towards Balham and Streatham
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Tooting High Street EV charging
On-street EV charge points installed by Wandsworth Council
Defibrillators
Tooting Market defibrillator
Public-access AED registered within the covered market complex
Postboxes & Post Office
Tooting Post Office
Main branch on Tooting High Street offering full postal services
Fuel stations
Petrol station, Tooting High Street
Forecourt fuel station on the A24 near Tooting Broadway
Places of worship
Historic Church of England parish church serving Tooting
~500 mOne of several mosques serving Tooting's large Muslim community
~400 mWell-known Hindu temple on Welham Road, Tooting
~700 mMethodist congregation with community programmes in Tooting
~600 mGurdwara serving the Sikh community in south-west London
~900 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 359% above the national average (312.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
711 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
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,909.
Housing & utilities
Victorian and Edwardian terraces make up the majority of homes in SW17
High private rental rate, particularly common among younger residents
Many larger Victorian houses converted into self-contained flats
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Large common providing green relief from the urban environment
Tooting High Street affected by elevated road traffic emissions
Busy high street generates above-average noise, quieter on side streets
SW17 is at low risk of flooding compared to riverside areas
FAQs
Where exactly is SW17 0QT?
SW17 0QT is located in Tooting Broadway ward within the London Borough of Wandsworth, in south London. It sits close to Tooting High Street (the A24) and the bustling Broadway shopping and dining district.
What is Tooting Broadway like as an area?
Tooting Broadway is a vibrant, densely populated and highly diverse inner-south London neighbourhood, celebrated for its food scene, covered markets, and strong community spirit. It blends Victorian residential streets with a thriving multicultural high street.
Which council covers SW17 0QT?
SW17 0QT falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth, which provides local government services including planning, housing, libraries and waste collection.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW17 0QT in?
SW17 0QT is in the Tooting parliamentary constituency, represented in the House of Commons.
What schools are near SW17 0QT?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Tooting Broadway area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, along with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve SW17 0QT?
Tooting Broadway is served by numerous bus routes along the A24 corridor, linking the area to Brixton, Streatham, Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood and central London. Key stops are on Tooting High Street and near Broadway station.
Is there green space near SW17 0QT?
Yes — Tooting Common is within easy walking distance, offering parkland, sports pitches and the famous Tooting Bec Lido open-air swimming pool. It is one of the largest open spaces in south London.
What is Tooting Market and is it near SW17 0QT?
Tooting Market is a historic Grade II listed covered market on Tooting High Street, dating from the 1930s, with independent food stalls, traders and pop-up street food. It is approximately 200 metres from SW17 0QT.
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Useful links
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