Wimbledon is most famous for its yearly tennis competition, and offers a lot to potential residents. The area has excellent rail and tube/underground links to both London and Surrey.

Situated in the London borough of Merton, Wimbledon is a huge area, comprising Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, South Wimbledon and Wimbledon Chase, and all of these areas are within easy reach of each other either walking or by using public transport services. Recently, the town centre has had quite a facelift, with new shops and apartments being built.

Types of housing

Wimbledon offers a wide range of types of accommodation. Whilst in the village you will find upmarket penthouses and mansions, in the cheaper area of South Wimbledon there is a large housing estate, tower blocks and maisonettes. There is a great rental market, with decent accommodation to suit a wide range of budgets.

Unless you are a successful tennis player or very rich indeed, Wimbledon Village is going to be out of reach in terms of housing, although sometimes privately let flats may become available below normal rates, so it is certainly worth checking out. Wimbledon is also one of the most pleasant areas of London to live in.

There is a wide variety of flats and house shares available in central Wimbledon, and these are much cheaper, and considerably cheaper than those in Putney. If you are looking to spend a little more, there are plenty of new apartments available too, although the price difference between new and old properties is quite steep. South Wimbledon is the cheapest area, although it is perhaps a little more edgy than the town centre. The borough of Merton has one of the lowest crime rates in London.

Diverse population and culture

There is a large community of immigrants in Wimbledon from the southern hemisphere, in addition to a large South African community, hence the nickname ‚WimbleDurban‘, and the lively weekend nightlife. Most of the English residents in Wimbledon are young professional tenants, as well as family homeowners. The upmarket area at the top of Wimbledon Hill (The Village) is where millionaires and celebrities go out to play in swanky bars.

The most multicultural area is probably South Wimbledon, and it houses a lot of North African and Polish immigrants, who also comprise a lot of the local workforce. Because of this diversity, Wimbledon is very friendly and welcoming to visitors, no matter where in the world you are from. Regardless of your background, there is bound to be something for you.

Parks and leisure activities

Wimbledon Common is a tranquil and quiet place to visit, with its woodland, windmill, tearoom and lake, as well as being home to the Wombles. If you are more energetic, Wimbledon Park has water sports, playing fields, tennis courts and mini golf. Because of its location on the outskirts of London, there is a lot of green space, which is great in summer.

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