South Wimbledon

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South Wimbledon
Greater London
OS grid reference	TQ255705
London borough	Merton
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LONDON
Postcode district	SW19
Dial code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
UK Parliament	Wimbledon
London Assembly	Merton and Wandsworth
European Parliament	London

South Wimbledon is a place in the London Borough of Merton in south west London. Historically, it is the centre of the parish of Merton which contributes its name to the wider borough.

It is ten minutes walk from Wimbledon centre, and is most obviously recognised by the busy crossroads at which South Wimbledon Underground station is situated on one corner.

This crossroad leads from Wimbledon, to the north, across to Morden, south. East leads to Colliers Wood, whilst west leads towards Merton Park and Wimbledon Chase. The Underground station is the penultimate stop on the Northern Line before it terminates at Morden. The route north follows the road to Colliers Wood. The rapper Slick Rick was born in South Wimbledon and often mentions it in his lyrics.

[edit] History

For a history of this part of the borough, see Merton.

Coordinates: 51.41963° N 0.19652° W