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Is Mitcham made for you? Our guide of the area

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Mitcham is an area within the London Borough of Merton in Southwest London, England. It is centred 7.2 miles (11.6 km) southwest of Charing Cross. Originally a village in the county of Surrey, today it is mainly a residential suburb, and includes Mitcham Common. It has been a settlement throughout recorded history. “

In Mitcham, what things may you need?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Mitcham name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Mitcham

Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Mitcham to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.

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Are there many post offices in the region of Mitcham?

Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Mitcham can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Mitcham Post Office5 Langdale Parade, Mitcham2.390
Mitcham Delivery OfficeRoyal Mail, Delivery Office, 92-94 Boundary Business Court, Church Road, Mitcham2.283
London Road 494 Post Office494 London Road, Mitcham3.930
Church Road Post Office57-59 Church Road, Mitcham1.733

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Mitcham

Mitcham has 4 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Wilson HospitalCranmer Road, Mitcham3.347
ROYALTY CARE CONSULTANCY LTD32 Kingsleigh Place, MitchamN/AN/A
Birches day centerCricket Green, London, MitchamN/AN/A
Ravensbury Park Medical CentreOff Ravensbury Lane, Morden Road, Mitcham1.955

What schools are in the area of Mitcham?

Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Mitcham

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Thomas Of Canterbury School PTFA53 Commonside East, Mitcham41
Snuggle Bunnies Day Nursery37-39 Western Road, Mitcham51
David Nicholas Nursery CentreBond House, 99 Bond Road, Mitcham11
Elizabeth Anderson DanceVestry Hall, 336 London Road, MitchamN/AN/A
Love Lane Day NurseryGladstone Mission, Love Lane, Mitcham3.86
Jus’T’Learn Independent School & Tuition CentreProspect House, 9-11 Commonside East, Mitcham4.117
Rise Education37-39 Western Road, MitchamN/AN/A
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolCommonside East, Mitcham53
Kumon Maths & EnglishMitcham Public Library, 157 London Road, Mitcham2.52
Linguaphone Group LG & DEMorden Road, Mitcham52
Sure Start Childrens CentresLavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Avenue, MitchamN/AN/A
Dolphin Swim Academy MitchamUnit 16, 92-94 Boundary Business Court, Church Road, Mitcham4.9132
Lavender Lodge School224 London Road, Mitcham4.25
Lavender NurseryLavender Children’s Centre, Veals Mead, Mitcham4.97
Cranmer Primary SchoolCranmer Road, Mitcham410
Liberty Primary SchoolWestern Road, Mitcham, Surrey3.98
Cherubs At St Thomas’s53 Commonside East, Mitcham42
St Mark’s Primary School, Mitcham49-57 Saint Mark’s Road, Mitcham58
Bond Primary SchoolBond Road, Mitcham4.418
Jigsaw Day Nursery1 Cricket Green, Mitcham56

In Mitcham, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Mitcham? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Mitcham to help you decide to move in there.

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Mitcham?

Out of all the other services in Mitcham, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Mitcham.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Sainsbury’s99 Wilton Road, London4.23617
Waitrose & Partners27 Motcomb Street, London4.2444
The Savanna Victoria61, Victoria Station, London4.3129
M&S Simply FoodMainline Station, Victoria Street, London3.6158
Sainsbury’s Local115 Buckingham Palace Road, London3.3116
Waitrose & PartnersBressenden Place, London4.3470
Marks and SpencerCardinal Place, 726-732 Victoria Street, London4.11162
Sainsbury’s Local14 – 20 Elizabeth Street, London3.457
Tesco Express18-28 Warwick Way, London3.4134
Little Waitrose & Partners62 Victoria Street, London3.9334
Sainsbury’s Local10 Rochester Row, London3.759
Sainsbury’s Local1 Gatliff Road, London3.862
Tesco Express2 Monck Street, London3.974
CostcutterLesley Court, Strutton Ground, London3.918
Tesco Express89-95 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London2.5162
M&S Simply FoodM&S Simply Food East, Victoria Station, 1, London3.26
Choi22 Upper Tachbrook Street, London4.5178
Little Waitrose & Partners19-21 Warwick Way, London4.2332
AL HALAL SUPER MARKET42 Tachbrook Street, London51
Greycoat ExpressUnit 4, 15 Greycoat Place, London3.810

Pubs in the area

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Mitcham – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Mitcham.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Crown Inn407 London Road
Mitcham
CR4 4BG
Since reopening in 2011 more prominently in the guise of the Casuarina Tree, the restaurant and hotel across the yard, the Crown Inn has retained its pub signage, reinstated real ale and now reclaimed its identity as the pub it always was. There are signs saying ‘Incorporating Casuarina Tree (Sri Lankan restaurant) and Escape (shisha lounge).
Mitcham Golf ClubCarshalton Road
Mitcham
CR4 4HN
The original club house burned down in 1933. The replacement is the one currently in use.
Poppy Club26 St Marks Road
Mitcham
CR4 2LF
Royal British Legion Club, serving Young’s Bitter.
White Lion of Mortimer223 London Road
Mitcham
CR4 2JD
Operated since early November 2018 by individuals who bought the lease previously held for many years by JD Wetherspoon, this large, town centre pub, half panelled with now pale blue walls and plaster patterned ceiling, has an attractive walled patio to the rear. Named the Bucks Head until 1991, retaining its original bar and traditional feel, it is a popular community pub with two real ales not to be found regularly elsewhere in south west London. Occasional guest beers may come e.g. from Bedlam or Lister’s breweries.
Windmill40 Commonside West
Mitcham
CR4 4HA
A warm, friendly, independent free house facing the common, with stained glass windmills in attractive bow-windows. Ths is very much a community pub, with TV for sports highlights, a dartboard, a regular quiz night and occasional live music. There is sometimes a second guest beer. Cocktail sausages and roast potaoes are served on Sundays. To the side is a spacious heated and covered patio with plenty of seating for smokers. Outside there is a convenient bus stop.

Parks and green spaces in Mitcham

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Mitcham is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Restaurants

Mitcham is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Mitcham.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Chak 89105 Bond Road, Mitcham4.3730
Hoo HingBond Road, Mitcham4.3206
Toby Carvery Park Place54 Commonside West, Mitcham4.32943
Kentiss12, Fairgreen Parade, London Road, Mitcham4.394
Chicken World Mitcham345 London Road, Mitcham4.3185
Food Court, Mitcham33 Upper Green East, Mitcham4.37
Abby’s Peri Peri Grill259 London Road, Mitcham4.3418
Peri Peri Chicken Bites253 London Road, Mitcham4.390
Colombo Restaurant175 London Road, Mitcham4.3144
Skippers Fish & Chips10 Upper Green West, Mitcham4.3276
Hong Kong HouseHong Kong House, 233 London Road, Mitcham4.363
Chicken Village & Pizza170 London Road, Mitcham4.320
Livi’s CuisineUnit 1, Laings Corner, Lock’s Lane, Mitcham4.3114
Kalabash Hut255 London Road, Mitcham4.3201
Mr Kebab8-9 Upper Green West, Mitcham4.3195
Oysters154 London Road, Mitcham4.395
Gino’s Pizzeria Restaurant6-8 Upper Green East, Mitcham4.3293
Mitcham Kebabs & Burgers & Pizza388 London Road, Mitcham4.375
White Lion of Mortimer223 London Road, Mitcham4.3321
Casuarina Tree407 London Road, Mitcham4.3456

The range of gyms in Mitcham

More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Mitcham easy.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Museums & Galleries

The vitality of a community stems from its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Mitcham, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. They offer delightful weekend activities and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the region.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Wandle Industrial MuseumVestry Hall Annexe, London Road, Mitcham4.542
Lower Green War Memorial1, A217, Mitcham52

What to do in the area of Mitcham

It could be that Mitcham has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Mitcham. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Mitcham.

Also, knowing what’s available in Mitcham and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

Estate agents in Mitcham

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What else is close to Mitcham?

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
The Wrythe See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Benhilton See the guide here
Rose Hill See the guide here
Beddington Corner See the guide here
Morden Park See the guide here
Morden See the guide here
St. Helier See the guide here
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Merton Park See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Woodmansterne See the guide here
Streatham Vale See the guide here
Colliers Wood See the guide here
Furzedown See the guide here
Tooting See the guide here
Streatham Park See the guide here
The Wrythe See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Benhilton See the guide here
Rose Hill See the guide here
Beddington Corner See the guide here
Morden Park See the guide here
Morden See the guide here
St. Helier See the guide here
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Merton Park See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Woodmansterne See the guide here
Streatham Vale See the guide here
Colliers Wood See the guide here
Furzedown See the guide here
Tooting See the guide here
Streatham Park See the guide here

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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