Where is Wimbledon? Location, Map, and London Travel Guide
Wimbledon is a district in south-west London, located in the London Borough of Merton, approximately 7 miles south-west of Charing Cross in central London. It is best known internationally as the home of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and the annual Wimbledon Championships, but as a place to live and visit it offers a distinct combination of open green space, a well-developed town centre, and a village character that sets it apart from many comparable outer London areas.
For visitors planning a trip, our guide to getting to Wimbledon by train, tube, and car covers all the transport routes into Wimbledon in full detail.
Where Exactly is Wimbledon in London?
| Detail | Info |
| Borough | London Borough of Merton |
| County | Greater London (ceremonially Surrey historically) |
| Distance from central London | Approximately 7 miles south-west of Charing Cross |
| Postcode area | SW19 |
| Wimbledon station postcode | SW19 8AJ |
| All England Club address | Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE |
| Nearest tube zone | Zone 3 (Wimbledon and Southfields stations) |
What County is Wimbledon In?
Wimbledon is in Greater London, technically within the London Borough of Merton, which is one of the 32 London boroughs making up the administrative structure of the capital. Historically, before the creation of Greater London in 1965, Wimbledon was part of the county of Surrey — and this historical association with Surrey is still referenced in some contexts, particularly by older residents and in historical accounts of the area. For all current administrative and postal purposes, however, Wimbledon is firmly within Greater London.
Map of Wimbledon
Wimbledon is situated on a ridge in south-west London, with the town centre and main station at the base of the ridge and Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Common at the top. The All England Lawn Tennis Club sits on Church Road, roughly halfway between the station and the Common, making it easily reachable on foot from the main transport connections.
- Wimbledon station is at the foot of the ridge on the Broadway
- Wimbledon Village sits at the top of Wimbledon Hill Road, above the town centre
- Wimbledon Common extends northwest from the Village along the ridge
- The All England Club is on Church Road, southwest of the town centre
- Wimbledon Park, a separate green space, lies immediately east of the All England Club
Navigating between these areas on foot takes between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the starting point, and the hill between the town centre and the Village is steep enough that a bus is the more comfortable option for those who prefer not to walk uphill.
What is Wimbledon Near?
| Location | Distance from Wimbledon | Travel Method |
| Richmond Park | ~2-3 miles | Walk via Common / bus / short cycle |
| Kingston upon Thames | ~3 miles | Bus or train (~15 minutes) |
| Putney | ~2 miles | Bus |
| Tooting | ~2 miles | Bus |
| Central London (Waterloo) | ~20-25 minutes | South Western Railway direct |
| Gatwick Airport | ~30 minutes by train | South Western Railway / Thameslink connection |
| Heathrow Airport | ~45 minutes | Train + Underground |
Where is the All England Lawn Tennis Club?
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts the Wimbledon Championships, is located on Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE. It sits on the western edge of Wimbledon, between the main town centre to the east and the residential streets approaching Wimbledon Village to the north-west. The closest station is Southfields on the District line (approximately 10 to 15 minutes’ walk), with Wimbledon station slightly further away at 15 to 20 minutes’ walk, but offering more transport connections including South Western Railway services.
Wimbledon’s Character and Local Area
Wimbledon as a district has a notably distinct local character compared with many other outer London areas at a similar distance from the centre. The combination of a significant open space (Wimbledon Common), a preserved village area with independent retail and restaurants, a well-connected main town centre with its own shopping mall, and some of south London’s most popular residential streets gives the area a coherence and identity that makes it feel genuinely different from neighbouring districts.
The Championships themselves have reinforced this identity significantly over the decades, to the point where Wimbledon is one of the most globally recognised place names associated with London, alongside Westminster, Greenwich, and a handful of others — a remarkable degree of recognition for a district that, outside of two weeks each July, functions primarily as a well-regarded suburban town.
For a full interactive map of Wimbledon, including the All England Club grounds and the surrounding area, see Google Maps Wimbledon. For official transport information including travel times from across London, see Transport for London journey planner.
Wimbledon Within the Context of South-West London
South-west London as a broad area covers a range of very different districts, from the urban density around Clapham and Balham to the more open, suburban feel of Richmond and Kingston. Wimbledon sits comfortably within the middle of this spectrum — denser and more urban than Richmond, but with far more open space and a more distinctive local character than Tooting or Morden immediately to its south.
The District line corridor that connects Wimbledon with central London also connects it with Earls Court, Putney Bridge, and Richmond in the other direction, making Wimbledon an easy start or end point for a broader south-west London exploration itinerary — a fact that tends to be underused by Championship visitors who arrive specifically for the tennis and leave again without spending time in the surrounding area.
The Role of the Championships in Wimbledon’s Identity
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has occupied its current site on Church Road since 1922, and the Championships have been held at Wimbledon (though not always on the current site) since 1877. Over that period, the tournament has become so thoroughly associated with the place that the two names are now largely inseparable in global recognition. The effect is unusual in British geography — very few outer London districts are genuinely internationally famous for anything beyond their railway connection, and Wimbledon’s global profile, driven by two weeks of annual tournament coverage reaching hundreds of millions of viewers, is remarkable for a suburb that is otherwise fairly typical in its outer London character.
How Wimbledon Has Changed Over the Decades
Wimbledon town centre has undergone significant development since the 1990s, with Centre Court Shopping Centre and the improvements to Wimbledon station among the most visible physical changes to the immediate area around the Broadway. The Village, however, has retained much of its earlier character and remains one of the better-preserved examples of a south London ridge village, with a concentration of Georgian and Victorian buildings along the main street and a notably independent retail character that the town centre below has not maintained to the same degree.
The area immediately around the All England Club itself is characterised by the distinctive residential streets of South Wimbledon and Southfields, home to some of the more expensive property in the broader SW19 postcode, with demand partly driven by the area’s school catchments and its unusual combination of open space and central London accessibility.
Understanding where Wimbledon sits within London — geographically, culturally, and historically — gives a richer sense of the place than simply knowing it as a tennis venue.
It is a genuinely distinctive area within the capital, and its location on the south-west London ridge gives it a physical character that is noticeably different from the flat terrain of most comparable outer London districts.
Whether you are visiting for the Championships or simply exploring south-west London, Wimbledon rewards treating it as a destination in its own right rather than merely a stop on the way to or from the tennis.
Schools and Families: Why Wimbledon Is Popular to Live In
Beyond its profile as a tennis destination, Wimbledon is one of the more sought-after residential addresses in south-west London, driven by a combination of factors that tend to attract families: a strong school catchment with both state and independent options, above-average green space per resident, relatively good central London commuting time via South Western Railway, and a town centre with sufficient retail and food options to meet everyday needs without requiring a longer journey into more central areas.
These factors mean that Wimbledon’s residential character is shaped to a significant degree by the presence of families and longer-term residents, which contributes to the area’s distinct local feel compared with more transient outer London locations closer to major employment hubs.
Wimbledon Village: A Neighbourhood Within a Neighbourhood
Wimbledon Village, at the top of the hill above the main town centre, functions almost as a separate neighbourhood within the broader Wimbledon district. It has its own distinct retail, dining, and residential character, and is consistently referenced as one of the most desirable addresses within SW19 by estate agents and local commentators. The Common that extends from the Village gives it an unusual amount of green space immediately adjacent to the main street, which is rare for an inner-ish London location at this level of connectivity.
• The Village is approximately a 10-15 minute walk uphill from Wimbledon station
• Bus services connect the Village with the station and with neighbouring Putney and Richmond
• The weekly farmers’ market and periodic community events on the Common give the Village a strong local community feel beyond its retail and dining offer
What Wimbledon Is Not
Wimbledon is sometimes confused with neighbouring districts, and a few clarifications are worth making. Wimbledon is not the same as South Wimbledon, which is the next area to the south and has a markedly different character and a separate Underground station on the Northern line. It is also distinct from Morden, further south still, and from Raynes Park, to the west — all of which fall within the London Borough of Merton but have their own distinct character. The postcode boundary of SW19 covers a relatively large area, so not everything with a SW19 postcode is within walking distance of Wimbledon station or the All England Club.
For anyone navigating to the grounds specifically, using the All England Club’s address (Church Road, SW19 5AE) rather than just ‘Wimbledon’ as a navigation destination is the most reliable approach, since it avoids the risk of being directed to Wimbledon station or the town centre rather than the grounds entrance itself.
With that navigation detail sorted, the rest of planning a visit to Wimbledon is relatively straightforward — the area is well-signposted, the transport connections are strong, and the grounds themselves are staffed with people specifically there to help visitors find their way around on the day.
Wimbledon is easy to find, easy to navigate, and genuinely worth the journey whether you are coming for the tennis or simply to explore one of outer London’s most characterful and recognisable neighbourhoods.
If you are travelling from outside London, the South Western Railway service from Waterloo to Wimbledon station remains the most direct and reliable route, and from there the grounds are well-signposted on foot.
Build in a little time before and after your main destination, and you may find that Wimbledon itself — the place, not just the tennis — leaves a stronger impression than you expected.
The combination of global fame for two weeks a year and genuine local quality for the remaining fifty sits at the heart of what makes Wimbledon an interesting place to visit rather than simply a venue to pass through.
Wherever you are coming from, knowing exactly where Wimbledon sits within London, and what surrounds it, will help you make the most of your time in the area.
See you in SW19.
This guide is updated ahead of each Championships season to reflect any relevant changes to the area’s transport connections, local development, or the All England Club’s own visitor guidance.
Enjoy your visit.
Wimbledon is, in the end, exactly what it appears to be: a well-connected, attractive outer London district that happens to host the most famous fortnight in world sport — and that rewards visitors who take the time to look beyond the gates of Church Road.
See also: Wimbledon hospitality packages guide.
Additional Resources and Related Guides
Related: How to get to Wimbledon.
Bottom Line
| Borough | London Borough of Merton |
| County (current) | Greater London |
| Historical county | Surrey (before 1965 boundary changes) |
| Distance from central London | ~7 miles south-west of Charing Cross |
| Postcode area | SW19 |
| AELTC address | Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE |
| Nearest tube station | Southfields (District line) — ~10-15 min walk to AELTC |
| Main rail station | Wimbledon (South Western Railway + District line + Tramlink) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wimbledon located in London?
Wimbledon is located in south-west London, in the London Borough of Merton, approximately 7 miles south-west of Charing Cross in central London. It is in postcode area SW19 and is served by Wimbledon station (South Western Railway, District line, and Tramlink) and Southfields station (District line).
What county is Wimbledon in?
Wimbledon is in Greater London, within the London Borough of Merton. Historically, before the creation of Greater London in 1965, Wimbledon was part of the county of Surrey, and this historical association is still sometimes referenced. For current administrative and postal purposes, Wimbledon is firmly part of Greater London.
Where is the Wimbledon tennis venue?
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts the Wimbledon Championships, is located on Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE. The nearest tube station is Southfields on the District line, approximately 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the grounds, while Wimbledon station is slightly further but offers more transport connections.
Is Wimbledon north or south London?
Wimbledon is in south-west London, south of the River Thames. It sits in the London Borough of Merton, in the same broad south-west London corridor as Richmond, Kingston, and Putney.
What is the postcode for Wimbledon station?
Wimbledon station’s postcode is SW19 8AJ. The All England Lawn Tennis Club on Church Road has the postcode SW19 5AE. Both share the SW19 postcode area that covers Wimbledon and the surrounding district.