About Wandsworth

About our borough

One of the largest Inner London boroughs, Wandsworth covers over 3,200 acres and has a population of more than 308,000.

We are a collection of many different communities, each with its own distinct character and a wide ethnic and cultural diversity.

We have large inner-city housing estates, leafy suburbs, five vibrant town centres and some of London's very best parks and commons. Our diversity is our strength, and makes Wandsworth an exciting and dynamic place to live and work.

Equality and diversity

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Council and can improve the way we deliver services.

Our diversity is our strength, and makes Wandsworth an exciting and dynamic place to live and work.

Transport links

Wandsworth has good public transport links and parking facilities may be available dependent on your conditions of employment (subject to essential or casual car user requirements).

Underground (London only)

East Putney, Clapham South, Tooting Bec and Balham underground stations (Northern Line) provide connections into both the City and the West End.

Overground

Good transport links at Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield, Wandsworth Common Overground station allow quick access into Victoria/Waterloo via Clapham Junction.

Bus routes

A wide range of bus routes serve the area.