FAQ: What Borough Is Mitcham In?

Which London borough is Mitcham in?

The London Borough of Merton is a borough in south-west London. The borough was formed in 1965 by merging together the Municipal Boroughs of Mitcham and Wimbledon, and the Merton and Morden Urban District, all formerly within Surrey.

What areas does Merton Council cover?

The borough’s five main town centres are:

• Wimbledon (taking in Wimbledon Village, the Broadway and South Wimbledon)
• Mitcham.
• Morden.
• Raynes Park.
• Colliers Wood.

Which borough is Morden in?

Morden is a district and town in south London, England, within the London Borough of Merton. It is around 8 miles (13 km) south-southwest of Charing Cross.

Is Mitcham a good area?

Mitcham is a family-friendly suburb with a range of local amenities for everyone, from lush green spaces to lovely local pubs. The area is also set to be revived with two housing estates, improved shopping facilities and other local amenities as part of significant wider investment in the borough.

What is Mitcham famous for?

Mitcham is famous for many things – Cricket, the Fair, Lavender, Mitcham Common, the Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, the industries along the River Wandle.

Is Mitcham London or Surrey?

Mitcham is a popular district of south London in the London Borough of Merton. It’s centred just over seven miles (11.5 km) south-west of Charing Cross. Regarded as a suburb, it’s on the border be-tween Inner London and Outer London, and was historically in the county of Surrey.

What council is Mitcham?

City of Mitcham

City of Mitcham Adelaide, South Australia
Mayor	Heather Holmes-Ross
Council seat	Torrens Park
Region	Southern Adelaide
State electorate(s)	Davenport, Elder, Heysen, Waite

What council is Colliers Wood?

Other smaller centres include Raynes Park, Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon, Wimbledon Park and Pollards Hill. The borough is the host of the Wimbledon tournament, one of tennis’s Grand Slam competitions.

London Borough of Merton
Created	1 April 1965
Admin HQ	Civic Centre Morden
Government
• Type	London borough council

What are the 32 boroughs of London?

The London boroughs are: City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham,

What is Morden like to live in?

Predominantly interwar terraces, semi-detached and detached properties with decent sized gardens it is unsurprising that Morden is popular with young families priced out of nearby Wimbledon and Raynes Park.

How far is Morden from London?

The distance between London and Morden Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

Which borough is Raynes Park in?

Raynes Park is a suburb within the London Borough of Merton south-west London, centred around Raynes Park station and situated between Wimbledon and New Malden.

Is Mitcham a bad area?

a very dangerous area and should be avoided. My family and I have been living in Mitcham for over 25. It has always been known as a troubled area, but certainly not as bad as it has become in the last five years.

Is Mitcham posh?

Mitcham is a historically rich area but has always been under valued and de valued not just by Merton residents but by Merton council. Parts of Mitcham are definately improving such as the Tooting/ Colliers Wood end.

Is Croydon safe?

Nearly 19,000 crimes have been committed in Croydon so far this year, police statistics show. Figures published by the Metropolitan Police show that from January 1 to July 31 this year, 18,955 crimes have been reported to police. Violence against the person is Croydon’s most commonly reported crime, with 5,978 reports.