Wandsworth Town
Ward in Wandsworth, England
| Coordinates: | 51.457, -0.186 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 26 74 |
| Dialling code: | 020 (London) |
Wandsworth Town sits in the London Borough of Wandsworth on the south bank of the River Thames, centred on the busy Wandsworth High Street and a stretch of riverside that has seen considerable regeneration. It is well connected by Wandsworth Town railway station and numerous bus routes, with Wandsworth Bridge and the green expanse of Wandsworth Common and Battersea Park close by.
The ward combines a mix of Victorian terraces and modern riverside apartments and reflects a long industrial and brewing past - most famously the old Ram Brewery site - alongside a lively café, pub and independent-shop culture. Recent regeneration has driven up demand and prices, so the area today is a socially mixed neighbourhood popular with families and professionals while still retaining recognisable local landmarks such as Wandsworth Prison and a strong sense of community around small-scale cultural events and riverside amenities.
Postcode districts covering Wandsworth Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 8 miles12.9 km
- Islington 7.1 miles11.3 km
- City of Westminster 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Bexley 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Sutton 6.9 miles11 km
- Crawley 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Croydon 8 miles13 km
- Slough 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Harrow 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Watford 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Woking 19.9 miles32 km
- Harlow 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Wandsworth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Falconbrook Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Wandsworth Common Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Mary's Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- East Putney Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Southfields Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sands End Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Northcote Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lavender Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Parsons Green & Sandford Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thamesfield Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Palace & Hurlingham Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
Example postcodes in Wandsworth Town
SW18 2JT, SW18 2LT, SW18 4FW, SW18 2PP, SW18 4TT, SW18 2QR, SW11 1TG, SW18 2DF, SW18 4AQ … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Wandsworth Town Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Clapham Junction Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4.6 miles7.4 km
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Schools in Wandsworth Town
- Allfarthing Primary School Primary
- ARK John Archer Primary Academy Primary
- Centre Academy London Independent - special
- St Faith's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Roche School Independent - primary
- Wandsworth Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Stamford Bridge Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Football Club Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Craven Cottage, Fulham Football Club Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Craven Cottage Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Wimbledon Windmill Museum Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Wildlife Garden Gardens 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Natural History Museum Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Victoria & Albert Museum Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Leighton House Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Kensington Square Garden Gardens 3 miles4.9 km
- Royal Albert Hall Theatre 3.1 miles4.9 km