Map & location
Overview
SW19 5AE is located in the Hillside ward of Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The area sits south-west of Wimbledon town centre, characterised by predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached housing on streets such as Haydens Road and the surrounding residential grid. It is well connected to central London and benefits from the broad range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities that Wimbledon offers.
The neighbourhood is popular with families and professionals drawn by its relatively leafy character, proximity to Wimbledon Common and Merton Abbey Mills, and the prestige of the Wimbledon name. Hillside ward sits between the bustle of Wimbledon town centre to the north-east and the quieter residential streets bordering Morden to the south, giving it a pleasant balance of urban convenience and suburban calm.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £1,200,000, around 67% above the wider SW19 district average of £716,756 (HM Land Registry, 209 recent sales).
Getting here
SW19 5AE is well served by London bus routes running along Haydens Road and Merton Road, connecting directly to Wimbledon town centre, South Wimbledon and Colliers Wood. The area is within easy cycling or walking distance of Wimbledon town centre and the Northern line interchange at South Wimbledon. Cyclists can access Sustrans and TfL cycle routes through the borough, with the Wandle Trail nearby. For drivers, the A238 (Kingston Road) and A24 (Merton Road) provide straightforward access to the M25 and central London.
What it's famous for
Wimbledon is world-famous as the home of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and the annual Wimbledon Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held each summer. The broader SW19 area is also known for Wimbledon Common, one of London's largest areas of open space, and Wimbledon Village, with its boutique shops and restaurants. Merton Abbey Mills, a short distance away, is a historic craft market on the site of a former 19th-century textile works. The area has long attracted affluent Londoners seeking suburban space without sacrificing city access.
Services & facilities
Provides council services including waste, planning and social care
Local policing delivered by the Met's Merton Safer Neighbourhood teams
London Fire Brigade station serving the Wimbledon area
Main Merton borough library in Wimbledon town centre
Tourist attractions
World-famous home of the Wimbledon Championships
~1.2 km1,100-acre common with walks, horse riding and a windmill
~1.5 kmCraft market and café on a Victorian textile-works site by the Wandle
~1.0 kmLocal park with a playground and open green space
~0.4 kmMajor shopping centre, cinemas, restaurants and markets
~0.8 kmScenic urban river with a popular walking and cycling trail
~0.7 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW194DL · 020 89715640
~450 mSW191RQ · 02085 424434
~800 mSW208DA · 02038 260826
~800 mPharmacies
SW194DP · 02089 478803
~600 mSW194SS
~650 mSW197NE · 02089 478803
~650 mDentists
SW194HZ
~200 mSW194EB
~300 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Dundonald Primary School, is ~250 m away.
Community school
~250 mMiscellaneous
~400 mCommunity school
~450 mVoluntary aided school
~650 mOther independent school
~650 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major retail destination with national chains and independents nearby
Wide range of eateries concentrated around Wimbledon Broadway
Artisan workshops, galleries and small creative businesses
Offices and professional services firms in central Wimbledon
Gyms & leisure
Iconic venue open for tours and events outside Championships
~1.2 kmWalking, cycling, horse riding and model boating
~1.5 kmSwimming, gym and fitness classes for all ages
~0.9 kmChildren's play area and green space in Hillside ward
~0.4 kmVictorian theatre hosting West End touring productions
~0.9 kmService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband infrastructure in the SW19 area
Cable broadband available across much of Wimbledon
Weekly household and recycling collections
Electricity distribution network operator for this area
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock on streets around Haydens Road
Family-sized semis common in the wider Hillside ward
Blend of long-term residents and rental properties near the town centre
Larger Victorian houses frequently subdivided into flats
Transport
Train & Tube
Dundonald Road Tram Stop
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Station
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Tram Stop
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Chase Rail Station
Bushey Mead
Bus stops
Haydens Road / Merton Road stops
Frequent southbound and northbound services to Wimbledon and Colliers Wood
Wimbledon Broadway bus station
Major interchange with services across south-west London
Cycle hire
Wandle Trail
Traffic-free riverside cycle and walking route along the River Wandle
TfL Cycle Hire (docked)
Nearest Santander Cycles docking stations in central Wimbledon
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Wimbledon Town Centre EV Charging
Several on-street and car-park EV charge points in central Wimbledon
Defibrillators
Dundonald Recreation Ground
Public-access defibrillator registered with the local ambulance service
Postboxes & Post Office
Wimbledon Post Office
Main post office on Wimbledon Broadway for parcels and services
Fuel stations
Merton Road Petrol Station
Forecourt with fuel and convenience store on the A238 corridor
Places of worship
Anglican parish church in the Hillside area of Wimbledon
~0.6 kmProminent Catholic church on Edge Hill, Wimbledon
~1.0 kmMethodist congregation serving the Wimbledon area
~0.9 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community in Merton
~1.1 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 21% below the national average (54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
284 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 10 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 1,481.
Housing & utilities
Property values in Hillside are estimated above the London average for Merton
Late 19th-century terraced housing dominates the local streetscape
Strong demand from families due to school catchments and open space proximity
Demographics
Air quality & noise
One of London's largest commons within easy reach of the postcode
Generally moderate; Merton has declared an Air Quality Management Area on busier roads
SW19 5AE is not in a high-risk flood zone per the Environment Agency
Mostly quiet residential streets; some traffic noise near Merton Road
FAQs
Where exactly is SW19 5AE?
SW19 5AE is in the Hillside ward of Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. It sits south-west of Wimbledon town centre, close to Haydens Road, between the town centre and the quieter residential streets towards Morden.
What is the area around SW19 5AE like?
The area is a pleasant, predominantly residential neighbourhood of Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached houses. It is popular with families and professionals, with good access to parks, Wimbledon Common, and the shops and restaurants of Wimbledon Broadway.
Which council covers SW19 5AE?
SW19 5AE falls within the London Borough of Merton. The local councillors represent the Hillside ward. Merton Council provides services including waste collection, planning, libraries and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW19 5AE in?
SW19 5AE is in the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency, represented in the House of Commons at Westminster.
What schools are near SW19 5AE?
Several schools serve the Hillside ward area at primary and secondary level. See the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to central London from SW19 5AE?
The area is well served by London bus routes connecting to Wimbledon town centre, which provides onward rail and Underground access. The Northern line and National Rail services at Wimbledon make central London reachable in around 20–30 minutes.
What is Wimbledon famous for?
Wimbledon is internationally renowned as the home of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and the annual Wimbledon Championships, one of tennis's four Grand Slams. The area is also known for Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon Village and its historic New Wimbledon Theatre.
Is SW19 5AE a good area to live?
SW19 5AE is generally considered a desirable residential area, with quiet streets, good transport links, proximity to Wimbledon Common, well-regarded local schools and the amenities of Wimbledon town centre nearby. Crime levels are broadly average for inner south-west London.
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