SW17 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SW17
Where do SW17 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
tooting,
earlsfield,
balham,
colliers wood,
wandsworth common,
streatham,
wandsworth,
merton,
southfields,
and wimbledon
Did you know?
"The Granada Cinema in Tooting is the first Grade II listed cinema in Britain. It is built in an Art Deco style and has seen many famous faces on its stage, including Frank Sinatra and Carmen Miranda."
Colliers Wood is well connected with the City and central London yet boasts green spaces for families and walking the dog.
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Bradley Slade
Still affordable yet benefiting from recent gentrification, Colliers Wood is the next hot spot..
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Oliver Bendall
Earlsfield has everything that families and professionals are looking for in an area...
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Rupert Greig
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What locals say about SW17
“Tooting is family-friendly and safe. You have everything here on your doorstep.”
Alex
“Great community feel with loads of small business activity in the indoor market.”
Shahin
“So many good places to eat out and a great atmosphere in the evenings and weekends.”
Shannon
Activities near SW17
Jazz at the Wheatsheaf - Freddie Benedict Trio
Live at The Wheatsheaf, Tooting Tuesday 13th January 2026 Freddie Benedict | Paul Edis | Luke Fowler Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz at The Wheatsheaf Pub, Tooting, as three of the UKs most exciting jazz musicians come together for one night only. Expect an inspired mix of timeless standards and fresh original compositions from smoky ballads and hard-swinging tunes to moments of lyrical beauty and effortless groove. Freddie Benedict brings his unmistakable charm and velvet tone to the stage, showcasing both his vocal finesse and Cher Baker-esque trumpet work. A graduate of Guildhall School and a rising star on the London scene, Freddies soulful phrasing and playful improvisation have captivated audiences across U.K. and Europe. At the piano, Paul Edis composer, arranger, and bandleader provides the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth. His touch, steeped in the traditions of Bill Evans and Monk yet distinctly his own, anchors and elevates every tune. Completing the trio is Luke Fowler on bass, whose rich tone and intuitive sense of swing tie it all together. With years of experience playing across the UK jazz circuit, Luke brings both drive and subtlety to the ensembles sound. Whether youre a jazz aficionado or simply in search of a night of great live music, this is one not to miss Doors at 7:30pm Music from 8pmRead more
Challenge Cup: London Broncos vs TBC
London Broncos take on their next opponents in this Challenge Cup fixture.
New Year's Eve
See in 2026 in true Blues Kitchen style with South London's finest Live Music, DJs & cocktails ‘til late. The legendary Blues Kitchen bands will hit the stage for three live sets of soulful steppers & R&B anthems, alongside our trusted resident DJs spinning timeless dance floor grooves 'til 3am. For those purchasing tickets, please arrive promptly before the time stated on your ticket. There will be no entry to the venue between 11.30pm and 12am to make sure all ticket holders can enjoy the countdown to midnight. Dining tables - If you would like to join us for a New Years Eve feast with your mates, we’ll be serving our usual menu. Booking a table at 9pm guarantees you a table for the whole night. If you’d like to book an earlier dining table with us (last bookings at 7pm), you can do so for free. You will have your table for two hours from arrival. Once you have finished dining at your table, you’re welcome to stay and party with us at the bar and hit the dance floor. Visit to enquire. Presented by The Blues Kitchen Brixton. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Las Chicas De La Culpa
Wednesday 11th February / doors & bars open 6:30pm / show starts approx. 1 hour after doors 14+. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult 21+ No more than 2 U18s per 21+ The Argentinian comedy sensation arrives in London, ready to party at every performance! In 2026, Fernanda Metilli, Connie Ballarini, Malena Guinzburg and Natalia Carulias will embark on a European tour with their sell-out show. Each show is unique and hilarious! We're not a play and we're not stand-up comedy - we are Las Chicas de la Culpa: a get-together with your wildest friends! Las Chicas de la Culpa's international success is down to lots of laughter, audience engagement and shared experiences. This show is performed in Spanish. If you have any questions please scroll down to the FAQ section below. Presented by The Clapham Grand. This is a 14+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 21 (no more than 2 under 18s per adult 21+)Read more
Maya Likes To Run Her Mouth, Ferb, Carousel
MAYA LIKES TO RUN HER MOUTH - second anniversary show! https://www.instagram.com/mayalikestorunhermouth/ FERB - https://www.instagram.com/ferbtheband/ CAROUSEL - https://www.instagram.com/ukcarousel/ Plus one more tbc Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Brixton MegaPop party at the Effra Social - free entry!
The monthly Brixton MegaPop night returns to the Effra Social on the first Friday of every month, bringing a big, free night of pop-tastic fun, with DJs throwing down huge party tunes from the likes of Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, ABBA, Sugababes, Chappell Roan and Fleetwood. Reviews onDesign My Night; Leanne: Absolutely brilliant night! We did not stop dancing the entire evening. There is such a great range in the music and people of all ages were on the dance floor. FIVE STARS! Susan: We had an absolutely brilliant night. The DJ kept the dancefloor packed with back-to-back bangers, and the hilarious videos were a blast to dance along to. If you love pop music, this is the Friday night spot to be, and it's great to see a genuinely gay-friendly venue in Brixton. Booze prices could be a bit cheaper, but we can't really complain as it's free entryRead more
The Bodyguard
Musical adaptation for the stage of the 1992 film which featured Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.
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