Wimbledon Area Guide - Living in Wimbledon

Wimbledon, Greater London

Exceptional4.3

Living in

Although the first thing that springs to mind at the mention of Wimbledon is tennis, the area is also known for having a villagey feel, abundant green space, and easy transport into Central London. A historic area, also Wimbledon boasts some special attractions, like numerous horse riding stables in the area and the last dog racing track in London. This area is popular with families, couples, and wealthy ‘crash pad professionals’.

Ratings

Exceptional4.3

Community

Wimbledon has the feel of a village, despite being located within an easy commute of Central London
There are large numbers of established meetups for people from cyclists and runners to mums

Safety

Wimbledon is largely considered to be a safe place to live
Recent crime statistics record some incidences of anti-social behaviour and theft, far outstripping the incidences of violent crime or drugs
The occurrences of crimes in Wimbledon Common do not make residents, who realise that such things are notable because they are rare, feel any less safe
There are some concerns about some parts of South Wimbledon late at night and locals have voiced concerns about the High Path estate

Parking

Parking in Wimbledon is relatively widely available and the cost ranges from £0-25 according to Parkopedia
This is an area of London in which people are fairly likely to own and use a car, especially with housing prices within walking distance to Wimbledon Village being significantly higher than homes further out

Nightlife

Weeknights offer little in the way of nightlife, but the weekends are lively and there are several well-loved pubs and bars in the region
There are some comedy and live music venues in addition to late-night bars

Family Friendly

Children benefit from several very well-ranked schools and the abundant parks and green space
Families like the rural village feel Wimbledon offers without sacrificing ability to commute into Central London

Pet Friendly

Dogs benefit from the vast areas of green space
There are numerous opportunities for horse riding and livery in the area

Transport

Wimbledon station in the town centre, is well connected to central London. Overground trains go to Blackfriars, Kings Cross, Clapham Junction, and Waterloo
Wimbledon Park is on the District line
South Wimbledon is on the Northern line
Colliers Wood is on the Northern line
Wimbledon stations are in Zone 3 – an annual Zones 1-3 travelcard costs £1,472
The area is well-connected by bus, and includes the regular night bus services N87 and N155 into and out of Central London
There are many active cycling and running clubs in Wimbledon
Locals complain of traffic, mess, and accidents on Haydons Road
Locals report that Wimbledon accommodates the increased traffic during the tennis very well, and better each year

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