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Ashworths is a firm of commercial and residential property solicitors in Colliers Wood, ideally placed to assist you in buying your new home or business premises in the area. Read on for the lowdown on Colliers Wood.
Colliers Wood is one of south west London’s best-kept secrets. Not only does it share the famous Wimbledon SW19 postcode, but it benefits from being close to Wimbledon town centre with all of its amenities as well as Tooting, home to cool new restaurants and old established gems. The area also has a character all of its own with the likes of the eclectic enclave of Merton Abbey Mills.
The area has many fascinating historical links. Merton Priory was established here in 1117 on its current site by Gilbert, sheriff of Surrey. Thomas Becket, later Archbishop of Canterbury, was educated here. You can still see the remains of the Chapter House of the medieval monastery. The River Wandle was key to the area’s development, and the fast-flowing waters powered Merton Abbey Mills, which produced stained glass, textiles, tapestries and carpets for William Morris and prints for Liberty. The world’s first public railway, the Surrey Iron Railway, passed through Colliers Wood on its route from Croydon to Wandsworth, between 1803 and 1846.
Merton Abbey Mills is home to independent restaurants and cafes, as well as The William Morris pub on the banks of the River Wandle. Head out into Tooting and you will find many highly-regarded informal restaurants offering food from around the world, in particular, Sri Lankan, Indian and Pakistani, as well as casual joints in Tooting Market with everything from craft beer and gin to noodle bars and Caribbean treats. There are also top-rated spots nearby such as Smoke & Salt.
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Morden Hall Park, owned by the National Trust, offers a delightful green space where you can wander among wetlands and a rose garden. There is also Wandle Park, alongside the Wandle River, and Colliers Wood Recreation Ground with a playground and paddling pool. Deen City Farm is lovely space for youngsters, and a plush new David Lloyd health club is opening late 2025.
Colliers Wood is well-connected by the Northern line tube, providing direct access to Central London, including London Bridge, Bank, and King’s Cross. There are also many bus routes serving the area, linking Colliers Wood with Wimbledon, Tooting, Mitcham, and beyond. For cyclists, the 12-mile Wandle Trail offers an alternative to road traffic.
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The area is home to big retail parks including Priory and the Tandem Centre, which offer a wide range of high street names. In contrast, Merton Abbey Mills caters to those looking for something unique with artisan stalls, antique shops, and independent traders selling everything from ceramics to crystals, as well as businesses offering photography, yoga and beauty services.
One of Colliers Wood’s biggest draws is its property market. While neighbouring areas such as Tooting, Clapham, and Balham command higher prices, Colliers Wood offers similar housing stock at more affordable rates, a major advantage for first-time buyers, families, and investors. The property mix is varied. There are rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many converted into flats. For those looking for character, there are cottages on Wandle Bank, some with views of the river. Modern apartments are also popping up as the area is undergoing a period of regeneration.
There is a wide selection of schools in the local area, both primary and secondary, state and private. These include Merton Abbey Primary, Singlegate Primary School, All Saints Primary School, and Garfield Primary School. Secondary schools include Harris Academy, Ricards Lodge and Wimbledon College, and the private schools of King’s College School and Wimbledon High School.
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