Map & location
Overview
SW19 2RF is located in Colliers Wood, a south-west London neighbourhood within the London Borough of Merton. The area takes its name from historic woodland that once covered this part of the Wandle valley, and today it combines Victorian and post-war terraced housing with a growing number of modern apartment developments. The neighbourhood borders Tooting to the east, Wimbledon to the west, and Mitcham to the south.
The postcode sits close to the busy Colliers Wood High Street, which offers a wide range of everyday retail, supermarkets and local eateries. The nearby River Wandle and its linear park provide a valued green corridor through an otherwise urban landscape, making this a popular choice for commuters and families alike seeking good value within reach of central London.
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 2RF benefits from strong public transport links. The Northern line provides fast connections into the West End and the City, with Colliers Wood Underground station within easy walking distance. Numerous bus routes run along Colliers Wood High Street serving Tooting, Wimbledon, Mitcham and Streatham. The area is also well served by cyclists, with the Wandle Trail — a popular off-road cycling and walking route — running nearby along the River Wandle. Road access is straightforward via the A24 Colliers Wood High Street, linking to the South Circular and the A3.
What it's famous for
Colliers Wood is best known locally for the Wandle Trail, a scenic riverside path that traces the River Wandle from Wandsworth to Croydon, passing through Merton Abbey Mills — a weekend craft market and arts complex set on the site of a historic Augustinian priory. The area was also home to William Morris's textile works at Merton Abbey, a significant site in the Arts and Crafts movement. The Colliers Wood Tower, a brutalist 1960s residential tower, is a distinctive local landmark visible from much of the neighbourhood.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and refuse services
Public library on Colliers Wood High Street offering books and digital services
Local leisure facility for swimming and fitness classes nearby
Counter services on the High Street for mail and banking
Council-run waste disposal site accessible to SW19 residents
Tourist attractions
Weekend craft market and arts venue on a historic watermill site
~0.3 miPopular off-road walking and cycling route along the River Wandle
~0.2 miDistinctive 1960s brutalist residential tower, a local landmark
~0.1 miRemains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory beneath Merantun Way
~0.4 miExpansive riverside meadows, wetlands and gardens managed by the National Trust
~1.5 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~450 mCR43PR · 020 86483234
~750 mPharmacies
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~150 mSW192TY · 020 86407506
~200 mSW191DG · 020 85423713
~450 mDentists
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~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Singlegate Primary School, is ~450 m away.
Community school
~450 mFree schools
~500 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mCommunity school
~700 mCommunity school
~750 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mixed retail strip with supermarkets, cafés and independent shops
Small commercial and light industrial units off Colliers Wood High Street
Artisan studios, workshops and weekend market stalls in a heritage setting
Distribution and trade businesses along the A238 Merantun Way corridor
Gyms & leisure
Green riverside corridor popular with joggers, dog walkers and cyclists
~0.2 miLocal Wetherspoon pub named after the famous tube-station architect
~0.1 miWell-equipped gym and pool in the Colliers Wood area
~0.3 miDiverse mix of South Asian, Turkish and international eateries
~0.1 miNational Trust meadows and wetlands for outdoor recreation
~1.5 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across SW19
Cable broadband with high-speed options in the Colliers Wood area
All major mobile networks provide 4G and 5G coverage here
Mains water and sewerage services for SW19
Gas and electricity supplied via National Grid infrastructure
Residential & community
Period two- and three-bedroom terraced houses common throughout Colliers Wood
Mid-century estates and maisonettes, many now privately owned
New-build flats near the High Street and Merantun Way corridor
Blend of long-established community and newer residents attracted by commuter links
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 Station (High Street stops)
Frequent buses north to Tooting Broadway and south to Mitcham
Merantun Way / Merton Way
Bus stops serving routes to Wimbledon and Sutton
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail
Signed off-road cycle and walking route along the River Wandle towards Wimbledon and Wandsworth
Quietway 20 (Merton section)
Signed low-traffic cycling route linking Colliers Wood to Wimbledon town centre
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Colliers Wood High Street EV Charging
On-street electric vehicle charge points managed by Merton Council
Defibrillators
Colliers Wood Underground Station
Public-access defibrillator available at the station entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Colliers Wood Post Office
Full counter services on the High Street including parcels and travel money
Fuel stations
Shell Garage, Colliers Wood High Street
Petrol and diesel forecourt on the A24 with shop
Places of worship
Historic 12th-century parish church, one of the oldest in Merton
~0.6 miCatholic parish church serving the Colliers Wood and Merton area
~0.4 miLocal mosque providing Friday prayers and community services
~0.3 miActive evangelical congregation with regular services
~0.2 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 183% above the national average (192.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
563 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
Roughly split between owner-occupiers, private renters and social housing tenants (estimated)
Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate the residential streets
New apartment schemes have added supply along the High Street corridor in recent years
Air quality & noise
The A24 corridor generates local NOx; Merton monitors via AQMA designations
River Wandle and associated parkland provide significant urban green space
Parts of the Wandle valley carry Environment Agency flood risk designations
High Street traffic and Northern line ventilation contribute to background noise
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW19 2RF postcode?
SW19 2RF is in Colliers Wood, in the London Borough of Merton, south-west London. It is close to Colliers Wood High Street (the A24), near the River Wandle and Merton Abbey Mills.
Which council covers SW19 2RF?
SW19 2RF falls within the London Borough of Merton. Council services including bins, planning and council tax are administered by Merton Council, based in Morden.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW19 2RF in?
SW19 2RF is in the Mitcham and Morden parliamentary constituency.
What is the Colliers Wood area like to live in?
Colliers Wood is a diverse, well-connected south-west London neighbourhood with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern flats. It has a lively High Street, good Northern line tube access, and the scenic Wandle Trail nearby — popular with families and commuters seeking relative affordability within Greater London.
Are there good schools near SW19 2RF?
Several schools serve the Colliers Wood area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What buses serve SW19 2RF?
Multiple bus routes stop on Colliers Wood High Street near SW19 2RF, connecting the area to Tooting, Mitcham, Wimbledon and Sutton. Key route numbers include the 57, 131, 152, 200 and 219.
Is SW19 2RF in a flood risk zone?
Parts of Colliers Wood close to the River Wandle carry a low-to-medium flood risk designation from the Environment Agency. Buyers and renters should check the official Environment Agency flood map for the specific property address.
What is Merton Abbey Mills near SW19 2RF?
Merton Abbey Mills is a heritage arts and craft market complex set on the site of a historic watermill, roughly 0.3 miles from SW19 2RF. It hosts weekend markets, independent retailers, restaurants and artisan studios alongside the River Wandle.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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