London Borough of Wandsworth

Wandsworth is an administrative borough in southwest London, stretching from the Thames riverbank to residential neighborhoods further south. The area includes parks, shopping streets, and several bridges that link both sides of the river.

The area once belonged to the county of Surrey and became a separate administrative borough in 1900. Its current form emerged in 1965, when several districts merged into one larger borough.

The name comes from an old word for the River Wandle, which flows through the area and once powered mills. Today you can see walking paths and green spaces along the river, used by locals for strolling and jogging.

The borough is easy to reach by train, especially through Clapham Junction station, where many lines stop. Bus connections cross the area in different directions and make it simple to move between neighborhoods.

Clapham Junction is one of the busiest train stations in all of Britain, with over two thousand trains passing through the station daily. The high train frequency makes it a key hub for commuters from many parts of London and the surrounding areas.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Capital city: Wandsworth

Shares border with: City of Westminster, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Merton, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Website: https://wandsworth.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.45694,-0.19028

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03