Wandsworth
Built-up area in Wandsworth, England
| Coordinates: | 51.451, -0.194 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 25 74 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Wandsworth sits in southwest London on the south bank of the River Thames, where the River Wandle meets the river. The area is centred around Wandsworth Town and the busy rail hub at Clapham Junction, and is known for riverside developments, lively high streets, and green spaces such as Wandsworth Common.
Historically the district grew from market gardens, mills and riverside industry into a mix of working‑class neighbourhoods and more recently gentrified residential and commercial areas; you’ll still find landmarks like Wandsworth Prison and the nearby Battersea Power Station. Today its economy blends local retail, creative and tech firms with a strong commuter population, and the social makeup is notably diverse across short distances.
Postcode districts covering Wandsworth
SW1A, SW1E, SW1H, SW1P, SW1V, SW1W, SW1X, SW1Y, SW4, SW8, SW11, SW12, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8.3 miles
- Islington 7.5 miles
- City of Westminster 4.4 miles
- Bexley 14.6 miles
- Sutton 6.5 miles
- Crawley 23.1 miles
- Croydon 7.9 miles
- Slough 18.3 miles
- Harrow 11.6 miles
- Watford 17.1 miles
- Woking 19.4 miles
- Grays 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wandsworth Town Ward 0.5 miles
- Southfields Ward 0.5 miles
- East Putney Ward 0.7 miles
- Wandsworth Common Ward 0.8 miles
- West Hill Ward 1 mile
- Wimbledon Park Ward 1.3 miles
- Falconbrook Ward 1.3 miles
- Thamesfield Ward 1.3 miles
- Northcote Ward 1.4 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 1.4 miles
- Sands End Ward 1.5 miles
- Trinity Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Wandsworth
SW18 2RE, SW15 5AH, SW11 1EQ, SW17 0FN, SW17 8AY, SW11 4ED, SW17 0PT, SW11 3RH, SW15 1SS … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 11.4 miles
- Earlsfield Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Wandsworth Town Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 5.1 miles
Hotels in Wandsworth Ad
- Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA 4
- The Lodge Hotel - Putney 4
- art'otel London Battersea Power Station 5
- Hotel du Vin Cannizaro House Wimbledon 4
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- Spread Eagle
- Gateway Hotel 2
- The Captain Cook Inn 3
- Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon 4
- Premier Inn London Wimbledon 3
Schools in Wandsworth
- Al Risalah Secondary School Independent - secondary
- Albemarle Primary School Primary
- Alderbrook Primary School Primary
- All Saints' C of E Primary School, Putney Primary
- Allfarthing Primary School Primary
- Ark Bolingbroke Academy Secondary
- ARK John Archer Primary Academy Primary
- Ark Putney Academy Secondary
- Ashcroft Technology Academy Secondary
- Beatrix Potter Primary School Primary
- Belleville Primary School Primary
- Belleville Wix Academy Primary
- Brandlehow Primary School Primary
- Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls Independent - all ages
- Broomwood Prep - Boys Independent - all ages
- Burntwood School Secondary
- Centre Academy London Independent - special
- Chelsea Hall School Independent - special
- Chesterton Primary School Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Stadium 1.5 miles
- Wimbledon Windmill Museum Museum 1.9 miles
- Craven Cottage, Fulham Football Club Stadium 2 miles
- Craven Cottage Stadium 2 miles
- Stamford Bridge Stadium 2.1 miles
- Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Football Club Stadium 2.1 miles
- Caesar's Camp Historic site 2.7 miles
- Fishpond Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3 miles
- White Lodge Estate 3.1 miles
- Wildlife Garden Gardens 3.2 miles
- Natural History Museum Museum 3.2 miles
- Victoria & Albert Museum Museum 3.3 miles