A Guide to Wallington
Location matters when it comes to finding the perfect place to call home, and we can say without a doubt, that Wallington and its surrounding towns and villages offer an ideal location for everyone.
Whether you are looking for a friendly small town or village, or a quiet country retreat, this highly desirable south London Borough and regional property hotspot is a magnet for families, commuters, and professionals.
Transport
Wallington is very well catered for when it comes to transport links and is serviced by bus and direct rail links to London. It is just a short drive to the M25 London Orbital, the rolling Surrey Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and within easy reach of seaside resorts such as Brighton and the South Coast.
One of the main attractions for families in Wallington and the Sutton Borough is the exceptionally high standard of schools. Ranked as one of the top-performing boroughs in the UK. Wallington itself is home to 3 out of the borough’s 5 grammar schools.
Providing outstanding educational facilities to local students, it’s not hard to see why family homes in Wallington are in such high demand.
Education
One of the main attractions for families in Wallington and the Sutton Borough is the exceptionally high standard of schools. Ranked as one of the top performing boroughs in the UK. Wallington itself is home to 3 out of the borough’s 5 grammar schools.
Providing outstanding educational facilities to local students, it’s not hard to see why family homes in Wallington are in such high demand.
Shopping
Wallington is served by an impressive selection of well-known high-street shops, supermarkets and eateries, as well as a great selection of small local businesses.
We enjoy fantastic retail and leisure facilities in local towns such Sutton, Carshalton and Croydon.
A farmers’ market is held on the second Saturday of the month in the Shotfield Library car park selling great quality locally grown produce and homemade goods.
We also recommend you visit the not-for-profit Sutton Community Farm for fresh produce straight from the field. Better still, sign up for their super healthy seasonal Veg Boxes here.
Leisure
Wallington has a fully accessible public library where you can not only grab yourself a great read, you can also catch up with friends for drinks or light refreshments in the cafe. In warm weather, you can sit on the pretty terrace and watch the world go by with a good book.
There are several large sports and leisure centres in the area, including in Sutton and Croydon, as well as many smaller local clubs and facilities.
The Wallington area is spoilt for choice when it comes to green spaces and parks with stunning scenic views and river walks at The Grove and Beddington Park.
When you want to relax and unwind in the great outdoors, there is nothing quite like watching majestic deer roaming the 143 acres at Beddington Park, taking a stroll around the beautiful Grange Gardens, or meandering around the lake and its many ornamental bridges crisscrossing the River Wandle.
The National Trail Network follows a route through the Carshalton and Wandle area following the path of the River Wandle to the River Thames. This scenic route is on the bucket list of innumerable walking and cycling enthusiasts and the local area provides them with a warm welcome and sustenance along their way.
Property
Wallington and its surrounding towns and villages provide a full range of property options, from modern flats and apartments to large individual period country homes, and everything in-between.
Property options are as diverse as its residents and also in high demand.
If you’re planning on a move within the Wallington area, we recommend registering your property wish list with us so that we can notify you of any properties that fit your criteria coming to market.
After all, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to live in our fantastic area.
