Wandsworth Common is a public common area which sits in the Borough of Wandsworth, South West London. The area boasts the best of both worlds, with a great selection of greenery nearby as well as various local amenities for local residents to explore. The open common land dates back to mediaeval origins, with wide sweeps of natural landscape which today are protected by legislation over and above other public parks. Houses on the Wandsworth side in SW18 are a mix of both large Victorian and Edwardian semis or detached homes, some of which have a blue plaque upon entrance which pays homage to the notable residents who previously once lived there.
There are a lot of great qualities that Wandsworth Common has to offer, from Hildreth Street Market where stall owners sell beautiful seasonal flowers to the stunning main attraction of Wandsworth Common Park which provides 170 acres of countryside in the centre of Wandsworth, offering picturesque views of woodlands, a lake, meadows, open spaces, recreational areas and a cafe for locals to enjoy.
Wandsworth is listed as one of the top 10 safest Boroughs in London. The overall crime rate of the location is 15% lower than the London rate.
Wandsworth Common has a good amount of private parking options across the area, residents can choose to pay hourly or monthly for residential road spaces or private Driveways and Garages. Some of these options include, Rusham Rd, Phoenix Court, Trinity Road or St James Drive, which are all within 15 minutes of the area.
A good selection of varied Bars, Pubs and Restaurant venues are available in Wandsworth Common. The surrounding locations of Putney, Battersea and Fulham, which is just across the Thames, also have many additional nightlife options on offer which the locals can choose from.
There are many local schools within and around area for parents to choose from for their children, with some of these options being, Park House School (a BeyondAutism School), Allfarthing Primary School, West Hill Primary School and The Roche School, all of which are within close proximity to the location.
Wandsworth Common is a great spot for pets and owners alike. With some great open green areas that are perfect for exploring, such as the beautiful Wandsworth Common nearby, King George's Park and Clapham Common, there are a lot of opportunities for long walks and fun adventures to be had.
With Wandsworth Town Station providing access to the South Western Railway Service, the area has good links to surrounding areas and into central London. There are also local Buses available as well as private taxis and coaches for residents to hire.