Is Morden Surrey or London?

Only 8 miles south west of central London, the suburban town of Morden is located in the London Borough of Merton. Dating back to the Iron Age, Morden became more prominent as a settlement on the Roman route from London to Chichester.

Is Morden a part of London?

Morden is a district and town in south London, England, within the London Borough of Merton. It adjoins Merton Park and Wimbledon to the north, Mitcham to the east, Sutton to the south and Worcester Park to the west, and is around 8 miles (13 km) south-southwest of Charing Cross.

Is Morden a nice area to live?

The Borough of Merton is very much a family orientated London borough with family homes, good schools and plenty of activities for children. Morden is no exception boasting a number of large and small parks and recreation grounds.

Where in London is Merton?

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.

When did Morden become a city?

Morden was incorporated as a municipality on January 1, 1882. The Manitoba government granted Morden town status in 1903 and later city status in 2012.

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Is Morden a suburb?

Only 8 miles south west of central London, the suburban town of Morden is located in the London Borough of Merton. Dating back to the Iron Age, Morden became more prominent as a settlement on the Roman route from London to Chichester.

Is Merton posh?

The borough is relatively wealthy, with a low rate of child poverty and less unemployment than the London average.

What borough does Merton come under?

Formed in 1965, the London Borough of Merton is an outer London borough to the south-west of the capital. It has a population of 200,000 residents living in 80,000 households, served by 7,500 businesses, and an area of approximately 14.7 square miles.

How many boroughs are in London?

Council structure

Each of the 32 London boroughs* are divided into wards. Each ward is usually represented by three elected councillors. Elections are held every four years.

What is the crime rate in Morden?

The overall crime rate in Merton in 2021 was 62 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 40% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents.

Is Merton Park a nice place to live?

Merton Park is a very safe place to live. The Met police currently rate the area as having average crime. Both the 2014/2015 crime and violence against the person rates in this ward were significantly lower than the London rates.

What's it like to live in Worcester Park?

Worcester Park (7.79) – with its good schools and low crime rates, it's a good place for families. Worcester Park Station is situated in Fare Zone 4 and provides the cheapest commute in the top five. There are six services an hour during peak hours that all go into London Waterloo and take around 30 minutes.

Is Greater London a county?

Greater London is an administrative area in England governed by the Greater London Authority, and a ceremonial county that covers the bulk of the same area, with the exception of the City of London, which forms a separate ceremonial county.

Which borough is Mitcham in?

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 London borough is Sutton in?

The London Borough of Sutton is in south west London. The borough was formed in 1965 by merging the Municipal Boroughs of Sutton and Cheam, and Beddington and Wallington, with Carshalton Urban District, which had previously been part of Surrey.

What county is Wandsworth London in?

Wandsworth, inner borough of London, England, in the historic county of Surrey. It lies west of Lambeth and stretches for 5 miles (8 km) along the south bank of the River Thames.

Is south Wimbledon posh?

A small posh village has been named the best shopping destination in London by a recent survey. Wimbledon Village, located in Merton, an outer borough of London in the south-west, has long been one of London's most prestigious addresses.

Is Barnet a posh?

The priciest areas can usually be found in the north of the borough, where properties in neighbourhoods such as Totteridge, Hadley, and High Barnet often sell for multi-million pound sums, although Hampstead Garden Suburb in the south frequently tops the list for some of the UK's most expensive streets.

Is Wimbledon a rich area?

Wimbledon Village, where the world-famous sporting event takes place, has long been among the most prestigious addresses in London for wealthy families.

Is SM a London postcode?

The SM postcode area, also known as the Sutton postcode area, is a group of seven postcode districts in England, within five post towns. These cover part of south-west London, as well as a small part of north Surrey.