Map & location
Overview
SW19 1BE is located in Colliers Wood, a district in the London Borough of Merton that sits alongside the River Wandle — one of London's most celebrated chalk streams, now the centrepiece of an urban greenway. The Wandle ward takes its name from the river, which has been restored in recent decades to support wildlife and provide a leafy walking and cycling corridor stretching towards Wimbledon and Mitcham.
The immediate area is well connected and has a varied mix of Victorian terraced streets, 1930s semis and more recent apartment developments. Colliers Wood High Street provides everyday retail, cafés and services, while nearby Merton Abbey Mills — a former textile-printing works — offers a weekend market, craft studios and riverside walks. The postcode falls within the parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon and benefits from Merton Council's local services and green spaces.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £549,500, around 23% below the wider SW19 district average of £716,756 (HM Land Registry, 631 recent sales).
Getting here
SW19 1BE is served by several bus routes running along Colliers Wood High Street and nearby roads, connecting the area to Wimbledon, Tooting, Mitcham and central London. Cycling is a popular option thanks to the Wandle Trail, a largely off-road route running beside the River Wandle. The area is well covered by TfL Hopper fare zones, and the South Circular road (A24) passes close by, making car travel straightforward.
What it's famous for
Colliers Wood takes its name from a medieval woodland once used for charcoal production. The area is closely associated with the River Wandle, historically one of England's most industrialised rivers, powering mills for William Morris's famous textile works at Merton Abbey Mills — now a heritage site with craft workshops and a weekly market. The Wandle Trail attracts walkers and cyclists along its entire length from Croydon to the Thames at Wandsworth, passing through this neighbourhood. Deen City Farm, a short distance away in Mitcham, is a beloved community resource. The wider SW19 postcode district is internationally recognised for Wimbledon and its world-famous lawn tennis championships held each summer at the All England Club.
Services & facilities
London Borough of Merton provides local authority services
Kerbside recycling and waste collection by Merton Council
Public lending library on Colliers Wood High Street
Counter services available locally on the High Street
Policed by the Met's Merton Borough Command Unit
Tourist attractions
Victorian textile-mill heritage site with market and craft studios
~0.4 miOff-road riverside walking and cycling route along the Wandle
~0.1 miTranquil NT estate with water meadows and historic snuff mill
~1.0 miLocal nature reserve beside the River Wandle
~0.5 miCommunity farm with animals and gardens in Mitcham
~0.9 miOpen green space with sports facilities and play areas
~0.3 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~500 mPharmacies
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~200 mSW192HR · 02085 423221
~500 mDentists
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Schools & universities
The nearest school, All Saints' CofE Primary School, is ~300 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~300 mFree schools
~350 mCommunity school
~550 mCommunity school
~550 mCommunity school
~800 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of independent shops, supermarkets and national chains
Weekend craft market, studios and food vendors on the Wandle
Light industrial and trade units close to the Wandle corridor
Diverse independent eateries along the High Street and side streets
Gyms & leisure
National Trust parkland with river walks and a rose garden
~1.0 miScenic riverside path ideal for walking, jogging and cycling
~0.1 miOutdoor pitches and playground popular with local families
~0.3 miCouncil-run leisure facilities with pools and gym equipment nearby
~0.8 miCrafts, antiques and street food in a picturesque mill setting
~0.4 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available in most streets
Cable broadband and TV services available in parts of the ward
Good 4G/5G coverage from EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three
Standard mains gas and electricity supply via national grid
Residential & community
Two-storey terraced houses typical of streets close to the High Street
Semi-detached homes common on residential roads further from centre
Newer flatted blocks developed near the Wandle corridor and High Street
Combination of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
Colliers Wood Station
Colliers Wood
South Wimbledon Underground Station
South Wimbledon
Morden Road Tram Stop
Merton Park
Haydons Road Rail Station
South Wimbledon
Bus stops
Colliers Wood High Street stops
Frequent TfL bus services northbound and southbound
Merantun Way / Merton High Street
Additional routes linking Wimbledon, Tooting and Mitcham
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail
Traffic-free riverside cycling route alongside the River Wandle
Cycle lanes — High Street
On-road cycle infrastructure along Colliers Wood High Street
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Colliers Wood High Street EV Points
On-street and car park EV charging points available in the area
Defibrillators
Colliers Wood Underground Station
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the station entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Colliers Wood
Full post office counter services on the High Street
Fuel stations
Local Petrol Stations
Fuel available at forecourts on the A24 and surrounding roads
Places of worship
Historic Anglican parish church, one of Merton's oldest buildings
~0.6 miLocal evangelical church serving the Colliers Wood community
~0.3 miCatholic parish church serving Wimbledon and surrounding areas
~1.2 miMosque serving the Muslim community in south-west Merton
~1.5 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 66% above the national average (113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
569 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 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,748.
Housing & utilities
Predominantly low-rise houses and flats typical of inner south-west London
Parts of the Wandle corridor have seen recent residential and mixed-use development
Mix of owner-occupied homes, buy-to-let and housing association properties
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Restored chalk stream and greenway running through the ward
Generally moderate; the A24 nearby can increase local NO₂ levels
Some streets close to the river carry a low-to-medium flood risk; check the EA map
Colliers Wood High Street and A24 generate moderate road traffic noise
FAQs
Where exactly is SW19 1BE?
SW19 1BE is in Colliers Wood, in the Wandle ward of the London Borough of Merton, south-west London — close to the River Wandle and Colliers Wood High Street.
What ward and council does SW19 1BE fall under?
SW19 1BE is in the Wandle ward, administered by the London Borough of Merton. The parliamentary constituency is Wimbledon.
What is the SW19 1BE area like to live in?
Colliers Wood is a well-connected, diverse south-west London neighbourhood with a lively high street, access to the Wandle Trail, the heritage site of Merton Abbey Mills and a mix of Victorian, 1930s and modern housing.
What schools are near SW19 1BE?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
Which bus routes serve SW19 1BE?
Colliers Wood High Street is served by several TfL bus routes including the 57, 219, 355, 470 and G1, with connections to Wimbledon, Tooting, Mitcham and Kingston.
Is SW19 1BE in a flood risk area?
Streets close to the River Wandle can carry a low-to-medium risk of flooding. You can check your specific address on the Environment Agency's official flood map at gov.uk.
What is Merton Abbey Mills near SW19 1BE?
Merton Abbey Mills is a restored Victorian textile-printing works on the Wandle, about 0.4 miles from SW19 1BE, featuring craft workshops, a weekend market, food stalls and riverside walks.
What green spaces are close to SW19 1BE?
The Wandle Trail riverside path is virtually on the doorstep, Colliers Wood Recreation Ground is within a short walk, and Morden Hall Park (National Trust) is roughly a mile away.
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Useful links
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