Map & location
Overview
SW19 1DD is located in Colliers Wood, one of the more affordable and rapidly regenerating neighbourhoods in the London Borough of Merton. The area sits along the River Wandle corridor, with a mix of Victorian terraces, purpose-built flats and newer residential developments providing a varied housing stock attractive to first-time buyers and renters alike.
Colliers Wood benefits from strong Underground connections into central London and easy access to nearby retail at the Tandem Centre and the large Merton retail park. The neighbourhood borders Wimbledon to the north-west, Tooting to the east and Mitcham to the south, making it a well-connected hub within south-west London.
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 1DD is well served by London Underground services on the Northern line, placing central London within roughly 25 minutes. Several frequent bus routes run along Colliers Wood High Street and Christchurch Road, connecting to Tooting, Wimbledon, Mitcham and beyond. The A24 (Colliers Wood High Street) runs directly through the area, offering straightforward car access towards the South Circular and the M25 via the A3. Cycling is supported by the Wandle Trail, a traffic-free path running alongside the River Wandle that connects through to Wandsworth and Croydon.
What it's famous for
Colliers Wood takes its name from the woodland that once supplied charcoal to London's early industries. Today the area is best known for the Wandle Trail greenway, the historic Merton Priory ruins — remains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory discoverable beneath the Merantun Way retail area — and its strong community identity anchored around Colliers Wood High Street. The neighbourhood is also noted for its growing food and café culture, with independent businesses increasingly complementing the established retail parks.
Services & facilities
Local council providing housing, planning and waste services
Public lending library on Colliers Wood High Street
Council-run waste and recycling facility nearby in Morden
Full post office services on the High Street
Tourist attractions
12th-century Augustinian priory ruins beneath Merantun Way
~400 mRiverside wildlife haven along the Wandle corridor
~600 mTraffic-free cycling and walking path beside the River Wandle
~200 mLarge retail park with supermarket and high-street stores
~350 mLocal green space with sports pitches and open lawns
~500 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~650 mPharmacies
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~300 mSW192TY · 020 86407506
~350 mDentists
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Schools & universities
The nearest school, All Saints' CofE Primary School, is ~400 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~400 mFree schools
~450 mCommunity school
~450 mCommunity school
~650 mCommunity school
~850 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major out-of-town retail and leisure destination
Growing cluster of cafés, restaurants and local shops
Light industrial and trade units alongside the retail area
Council offices within 1 mile serving the borough
Gyms & leisure
Popular riverside trail linking Wandsworth to Croydon
~200 mQuiet riverside park ideal for birdwatching and walking
~600 mOutdoor pitches and open green space for local sport
~500 mFood and retail units providing everyday leisure options
~350 mService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband coverage across SW19
Cable broadband available across much of Colliers Wood
Good 4G and 5G coverage from EE, O2, Vodafone and Three
Electricity and gas supplied via standard national infrastructure
Residential & community
Prevalent along streets off the High Street and Christchurch Road
1970s–2000s blocks common near the retail and station area
Recent apartment schemes as part of ongoing area regeneration
Blend of owner-occupiers and private renters typical of the ward
Transport
Train & Tube
Colliers Wood Station
Colliers Wood
South Wimbledon Underground Station
South Wimbledon
Morden Road Tram Stop
Merton Park
Phipps Bridge Tram Stop
Morden
Bus stops
Colliers Wood High Street stops
Frequent services northbound and southbound along the A24
Christchurch Road stop
Additional services connecting to Wimbledon and Tooting
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail
Traffic-free riverside cycle route connecting to Wandsworth and Croydon
Quietway 13 (Q13)
TfL-signed quieter route towards Wimbledon and the town centre
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Tandem Centre car park
Public EV charge points within the retail park car park
Defibrillators
Colliers Wood Underground station
Publicly accessible AED on station premises
Postboxes & Post Office
Colliers Wood Post Office
Counter services available on Colliers Wood High Street
Fuel stations
Tesco petrol station, Merantun Way
Supermarket fuel forecourt close to the retail park
Places of worship
Active Methodist congregation on Christchurch Road
~400 mChurch of England parish church serving the local community
~500 mCatholic church within walking distance in nearby Wimbledon Chase area
~900 mVarious faith centres accessible in neighbouring Tooting and Mitcham
~1.2 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 183% above the national average (192.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
570 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 1,518.
Housing & utilities
Victorian terraces, purpose-built flats and newer builds in roughly equal measure
Estimated ~40% of households privately rented, above the London average
Several former commercial sites converted to residential use in recent years
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Protected riverside nature reserve with good biodiversity
Road traffic on Colliers Wood High Street affects local air quality
Some properties near the river sit in a low-to-medium flood risk zone
Moderate noise levels from the High Street and retail park traffic
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW19 1DD postcode?
SW19 1DD is in Colliers Wood, in the London Borough of Merton, south-west London. It lies along or just off Colliers Wood High Street (the A24), between Wimbledon to the north-west and Tooting to the east.
Which council covers SW19 1DD?
SW19 1DD falls within the London Borough of Merton. The council is based at the Merton Civic Centre in Morden and provides all local government services including planning, waste collection and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW19 1DD in?
SW19 1DD is in the Mitcham and Morden parliamentary constituency.
What is the Colliers Wood area like to live in?
Colliers Wood is a lively, diverse and relatively affordable south-west London neighbourhood. It offers a busy High Street, good Underground access, the riverside Wandle Trail, and is popular with young professionals and families who find Wimbledon prices out of reach.
Are there schools near SW19 1DD?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Colliers Wood ward — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, complete with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve SW19 1DD?
Multiple TfL bus routes serve Colliers Wood High Street, including routes 57, 155, 219, 270 and 280, with stops within a short walk of SW19 1DD. These connect to Wimbledon, Tooting, Mitcham and beyond.
Is the River Wandle near SW19 1DD?
Yes — the River Wandle and the traffic-free Wandle Trail are within roughly 200 metres of SW19 1DD, offering pleasant walking and cycling routes through Wandle Meadow Nature Park towards Wandsworth and Croydon.
What is the nearest landmark or attraction to SW19 1DD?
The ruins of Merton Priory, a 12th-century Augustinian priory, are among the most historically significant sites near SW19 1DD, located beneath the Merantun Way retail area roughly 400 metres away. The Wandle Trail and Tandem Centre are also very close.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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