Map & location
Overview
SW19 2QA is located in the Lavender Fields ward of the London Borough of Merton, positioned in the south-west London fringe between Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon. The area is characterised by a mix of mid-20th-century terraced and semi-detached housing, with residential streets typical of inner south-west London. Nearby Merton High Street and Colliers Wood retail park provide everyday conveniences, while the River Wandle flows close by, offering green recreational space.
The surrounding neighbourhood benefits from good connectivity into central London and sits within easy reach of Wimbledon town centre to the north-west and Mitcham to the south-east. The Lavender Fields ward takes its name from the historic lavender fields that once covered parts of Merton and Mitcham, a legacy still celebrated locally. The area is popular with families and young professionals drawn by its relative affordability within Greater London and its green open spaces.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £453,000, around 37% below the wider SW19 district average of £716,756 (HM Land Registry, 637 recent sales).
Getting here
SW19 2QA is well served by London Underground and National Rail services reachable within a short walk or bus ride, connecting residents to central London and the wider network. Several bus routes run along Merton High Street and Merantun Way, linking the postcode to Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Tooting, Mitcham and Croydon. The area is also accessible via the A24 (Merton High Street), providing straightforward road access northward towards Tooting and the South Circular, and southward towards Wimbledon. Cyclists benefit from reasonably flat terrain with links to the Wandle Trail, a popular riverside cycling and walking route.
What it's famous for
The SW19 postcode is globally recognised as the home of Wimbledon and The Championships tennis tournament, held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The Lavender Fields area itself recalls Merton's historic fragrant industry — lavender was commercially cultivated across Mitcham and Merton for centuries, supplying perfumers and apothecaries. Merton also has strong associations with William Morris, the Arts and Crafts designer, whose Merton Abbey Mills printworks operated just north of this postcode along the Wandle. The River Wandle, once one of England's most industrialised rivers, now forms part of a celebrated green corridor through the borough.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and social services
Public library on Colliers Wood High Street, ~0.5 miles
Kerbside recycling and waste collection by LB Merton
Main council offices on London Road, Morden
Tourist attractions
Large out-of-town retail destination with major chains
~0.4 miHistoric watermill site with craft market and eateries on the Wandle
~0.5 miScenic riverside walking and cycling route along the River Wandle
~0.3 miWorld-famous Wimbledon tennis venue and museum
~2.5 miHistoric estate with wetland meadows and the River Wandle
~1.5 miShopping, restaurants and cultural venues in Wimbledon
~2 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
CR43HS · 020 86482432
~650 mCR43PR · 020 86483234
~700 mSW191DG · 020 85459620
~800 mPharmacies
SW192TY · 020 86407506
~150 mSW191DD · 02085 436547
~500 mSW192HR · 02085 423221
~650 mDentists
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~800 mSW191DG
~800 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Liberty Primary, is ~450 m away.
Community school
~450 mCommunity school
~550 mCommunity school
~650 mCommunity school
~800 mFree schools
~800 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of independent shops, cafés and service businesses
Light industrial and trade units on Weir Road
Weekend craft and artisan market at the historic mill site
Council and public-sector offices around London Road, Morden
Gyms & leisure
Community use sports facilities in the local area
~0.4 miLocal nature reserve alongside the River Wandle
~0.6 miPopular local pub on Merton High Street
~0.3 miHealth club and gym serving south-west London
~2 miNational Trust parkland with meadows and riverside walks
~1.5 miService providers
FTTC and full-fibre broadband infrastructure in the area
Cable broadband and TV services available in SW19
Water and sewerage services for the London Borough of Merton
Electricity distribution network operator for south-east England
Residential & community
Predominantly mid-20th-century two- and three-bedroom properties
Low-rise purpose-built flats common along main roads
Mix of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Ongoing residential and commercial development near the High Street
Transport
Train & Tube
Colliers Wood Station
Colliers Wood
Phipps Bridge Tram Stop
Morden
South Wimbledon Underground Station
South Wimbledon
Morden Road Tram Stop
Merton Park
Bus stops
Merton High Street stops
Frequent services north to Tooting and south to Wimbledon
Colliers Wood High Street
Buses to Tooting, Mitcham, Croydon and Wimbledon
Merantun Way / Priory Road
Local services connecting Merton to Mitcham and Tooting
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail Cycle Route
Signed off-road route along the River Wandle from Wandsworth to Croydon
Merton High Street (LCN)
On-road cycle lanes on the A24 corridor through Merton
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Colliers Wood Retail Park EV Charging
Public EV charging points at the retail park car park
Defibrillators
Merton Civic Centre
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the civic centre entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Colliers Wood Post Office
Full-service post office on Colliers Wood High Street
Fuel stations
BP Merton High Street
Petrol station on the A24 Merton High Street
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving Colliers Wood
~0.5 miRoman Catholic church on Edge Hill, Wimbledon
~1.8 miMosque and community centre serving south-west London
~2 miHindu temple serving the south London community
~1.5 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 19% above the national average (81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
580 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 7 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 1,945.
Housing & utilities
House prices in Lavender Fields have grown steadily, broadly in line with Merton averages
Housing stock ranges from Edwardian terraces to 1960s–70s estates
Strong demand from commuters and young professionals keeps rental occupancy high
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Linear green space and nature reserve running through the area
A24 corridor brings some vehicle emissions; generally within Greater London norms
Low-lying sections near the river carry a degree of flood risk; check Environment Agency maps
Merton High Street generates typical urban road and retail noise levels
FAQs
Where exactly is SW19 2QA?
SW19 2QA is in the Lavender Fields ward of the London Borough of Merton, in south-west London, roughly midway between Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon — close to Merton High Street and the River Wandle.
Which council area does SW19 2QA fall under?
SW19 2QA falls within the London Borough of Merton. Council services including planning, recycling collection and housing are all managed by LB Merton, with offices at the Merton Civic Centre in Morden.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW19 2QA in?
SW19 2QA is within the Mitcham and Morden parliamentary constituency.
What are the schools like near SW19 2QA?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the SW19 2QA area like to live in?
Lavender Fields is a settled residential neighbourhood with good transport links, a mix of housing types and easy access to the green spaces of the Wandle Trail and Morden Hall Park. It suits families and commuters who want south-west London connectivity without central London prices.
What bus routes serve SW19 2QA?
Merton High Street and Colliers Wood High Street are the main bus corridors, with services including routes 57, 118, 152, 200, 219, 280 and 493 linking the postcode to Wimbledon, Tooting, Mitcham and Croydon.
Is SW19 2QA in the Wimbledon area?
SW19 2QA carries a Wimbledon postcode district and is broadly part of the wider SW19 area, but it sits closer to Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon than to Wimbledon town centre itself, which is roughly 2 miles to the north-west.
What green spaces are near SW19 2QA?
The Wandle Trail follows the River Wandle within a short walk, offering riverside walking and cycling. Wandle Meadow Nature Park and Morden Hall Park (National Trust) are also nearby leisure options.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
Official records and property listings for SW19 2QA: