SW18 4SP postcode in Merton, England
SW18 4SP is a postcode in Merton, in the Wimbledon Park ward. It is in the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since June 2026.
Where SW18 4SP is, and what is near it
- SW18 4SP
- Other postcodes in SW18 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- 7 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4390, longitude -0.1916)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW18 4SP?
- MertonCouncil, for all local services Merton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW18 4SP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- WimbledonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Paul Kohler
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW18 4SP?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for SW18 4SP. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW18 4SP?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SW18 4SP.
Check the bin days for SW18 4SP on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW18 4SP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SW18 4SP.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Merton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW18 4SP: 3,433 properties in Merton are at high risk (3.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Merton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW18 4SP is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 21:03 on 23 October 2026.
- River Wandle at WandsworthFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle at Wandsworth
- River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and SuttonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 21:03 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW18 4SP?
Homes in SW18 4 sold for a typical £515,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 164 sales, up 3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Terraced £1,003,750 28 sales
- Flat or maisonette £455,000 135 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SW18 district: a typical £620,000 from 874 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW18 4SP
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SW18 4SP from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW18 4SP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 860 homes in the neighbourhood around SW18 4SP. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (38%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Merton for 2026‑27: £2,147. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,431 (band A) to £3,578 (band G); band E, the most common, is £2,624.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,431 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,670 |
| Band C | about 100 (12%) | £1,908 |
| Band D | about 140 (16%) | £2,147 |
| Band E | about 420 (49%) | £2,624 |
| Band F | about 160 (19%) | £3,101 |
| Band G | about 20 (2%) | £3,578 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,294 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- 38% 1900 to 1918
- 29% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 20% 2020 or later
1965 to 1982: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Merton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW18 4SP is in (ONS area E01003478), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest open schools to SW18 4SP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW18 4SP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW18 4SP is Earlsfield Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Earlsfield Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Haydons Road Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Wimbledon Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 750 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Isis Street, 328 m away.
More stations near SW18 4SP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW18 4SP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Earlsfield Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 020 8946 5681 300 mWalk
- Southfields Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 020 8875 5429 500 mWalk
- Elborough Street Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8874 7113 700 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW18 4SP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW18 4SP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- VendElectric Charging point · 7.2 chargers 200 mWalk
- VendElectric Charging point · 7.2 chargers 200 mWalk
- Char.gy Charging point · 1 charger 700 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest to the centre of SW18 4SP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Earlsfield Dental Studios Phone 07734 295991 350 mWalk
- Perfect Smile Associates Limited - Earlsfield branch Phone 020 8946 2732 350 mWalk
- The Dental Lounges London Phone 020 8879 7004 350 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW18 4SP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Moorfields at St George's Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8725 1794 1.8 kmCycle
- St George's Hospital (Tooting) Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2026 · Phone 020 8672 1255 1.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW18 4SP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Wardley Street Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8772 6222 900 mWalk
- The Meadowcroft Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2025 · Phone 020 8154 5337 1.3 kmCycle
- Haydon Park Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 020 8540 0172 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW18 4SP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Dumlers Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8879 0868 300 mWalk
- Earlsfield Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8946 6822 350 mWalk
- Thomas James Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8946 0740 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW18 4SP?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW18 4SP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The Urban Vet 500 mWalk
- Kydd & Kydd 1.5 kmCycle
- Broadway Veterinary Clinic 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW18 4SP in a conservation area?
The centre of SW18 4SP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW18 4SP?
Police.uk records 436 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW18 4SP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 16, other crime 13, drugs 11, bicycle theft 9, theft from the person 4, robbery 3, criminal damage and arson 2, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW18 4SP
- Ward
- Wimbledon Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Merton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2026
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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