neighbouring areas
The well established commuter town of Wallington is in the London Borough of Sutton, and is popular with families with children as there are excellent schools in the area. The majority of property for sale in Wallington is Edwardian, Victorian and 1930s built. There are also more recent developments of flats and houses. No matter what type of Wallington property you are searching for, you will find it here: the market ranges from studio flats to detached double fronted Edwardian houses, Victorian terraced cottages, and larger semi-detached and detached properties. The most sought-after properties are in South Wallington, particularly in the private roads such as Woodcote Avenue, Dower Avenue and Onslow Gardens.
Amenities for properties in Wallington
The suburb of Wallington is divided into two main areas - Wallington North and Wallington South. Together, the areas provide local residents with a library, a selection of shopping facilities, including a Sainsbury's superstore and a few smaller local shops and restaurants. On the second Saturday of every month a Farmers' Market opens its stalls at the Old Town Hall, which is at the top of Wallington High Street. The local community is fortunate to have a number of open spaces and leisure facilities. The largest open space is Beddington Park, part of which (Grange Park), has a boating lake. Westcroft Leisure Centre is in Wallington North, and has a large swimming pool, sports facilities, a gym and a café. Families with children who are searching for houses for sale in Wallington will discover there are a number of good schools in the area, two of particular note are Wallington High School for Girls and Wallington County Grammar School for Boys.
Transport for Wallington
One particular advantage of living in Wallington is its excellent transport links, not only into Central London, but also to the surrounding areas. Rail services from Wallington station, which is set in the main high street, connect to London Victoria within 35 minutes. Many trains pass through Wallington stopping en-route to Cheam, Sutton, Croydon and Clapham Junction. Locally, many buses pass through Wallington, allowing easy access to Crystal Palace, Morden, Worcester Park, Purley, Coulsdon, Cheam and Sutton. Wallington has good road connections within the surrounding areas and is within easy reach of the M25 from junction 7.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wallington, you might like to register with estate agents in Sutton, Carshalton and Croydon.