Wimbledon, located in the Borough of Merton in South London, is internationally recognised as the home of tennis, due to the annual Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
Wimbledon's green open spaces, vast recreational facilities, trendy collection of restaurants, bistros and pubs, along with its convenient proximity to Central London, makes it a highly desirable destination in which to live.
The main postcodes in Wimbledon are SW19, SW20, and TW20.
Wimbledon is a fashionable area to shop in, thanks to a good selection of stylish clothes boutiques, particularly in Wimbledon Village. There is also a large local shopping centre in the area.
Wimbledon offers a fine collection of stylish bistros, delis, restaurants and pubs. The region’s chic image and superb geographical location makes it one of the most popular and expensive places to live in London.
Wimbledon offers a vast selection of properties, from Victorian and Edwardian houses to contemporary and luxury apartments.
Some homes date back to the second half of the nineteenth century, when a number of properties were built to meet the area’s expanding population. A number of terraced houses and villas were constructed along roads leading to nearby Putney, among other surrounding areas.
Although the residential expansion of the area peaked in the late 1930’s, more properties - particularly apartments - were constructed after World War II.
As one of the most exclusive London suburbs, houses and apartments in Wimbledon attract significant demand from homebuyers and renters. Large houses in the Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Park areas are generally most sought-after.
Nearby tube stations are Wimbledon and Wimbledon Park (Zone 3), served by the District Line, along with Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon – zones 3 & 4 – both of which are served by the Northern Line.
Wimbledon overground trains operate from Egham (National Rail), Haydons Road, Raynes Park, South Merton, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase. Some trains from Wimbledon go to Blackfriars, Clapham Junction, Kings Cross and Waterloo.
There are a number of bus services and taxis available in the district, while the new Cycle Hire now operates in the area.
This area guide is intended to give a general overview of the area, whilst the information contained is believed to be accurate at the time of publication no responsibility is accepted for any errors or subsequent alterations.
There are a number of places to go out in Wimbledon, including many smart eateries and places to enjoy a social drink, including a few major nightclubs.
Wimbledon has two cinemas and four theatres, including the recently reopened New Wimbledon Theatre on the Broadway, which is highly popular with theatre lovers and attracts many West End productions. Meanwhile, Wimbledon Common is a popular place to take a pleasant stroll.
But the annual Wimbledon Tennis Championship is the main attraction. The local streets are packed full of tennis fans and tourists from around the world during the two week event in the summer time.
Ownership of the manor of Wimbledon, which was originally called Wynnman's Hill, has changed hands on numerous occasions. The area has long attracted well-heeled families, wealthy merchants from the city, and nobility, due to the area’s convenient proximity to Central London. The district’s population started to expand quite rapidly during the second half of the nineteenth century, and has grown larger ever since.
Although Wimbledon is globally renowned for its annual tennis championship, it was croquet that was initially the local sport of choice in the early 1870s. This soon changed once the All-England Croquet Club (today called the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, but also known as the All-England Club) held its first Lawn Tennis Championship in 1877. By 1922, the popularity of tennis meant that the annual tennis championship was moved to a larger venue close to Wimbledon Park.
Wimbledon got its first train station – London and South Western Railway - and police station in 1838 and 1870, respectively.
Wimbledon is represented by Merton Council.
| Band | 2012 | 2013 | rise/fall |
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| Band A | £939.81 | £955.59 | 1.68 % |
| Band B | £1096.44 | £1114.86 | 1.68 % |
| Band C | £1253.08 | £1274.12 | 1.68 % |
| Band D | £1409.71 | £1433.39 | 1.68 % |
| Band E | £1722.98 | £1751.92 | 1.68 % |
| Band F | £2036.25 | £2070.46 | 1.68 % |
| Band G | £2349.52 | £2388.98 | 1.68 % |
| Band H | £2819.42 | £2866.78 | 1.68 % |
The nearest local hospital is Parkside Hospital on Parkside, SW19. Alternatively, St George's Hospital is located on Blackshaw Road in nearby Tooting, SW17.
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