Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Mitcham, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mitcham map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Mitcham |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Merton |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.402501 |
| Longitude | -0.170528 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
Mitcham, a historic settlement within London's Merton district, carries the lingering scent of lavender and the echo of its former industrial might. It lies 8.0 km north-east of Ewell (from Ewell: bearing 43°T, OS grid TQ 273 686), and is situated east-north-east of Worcester Park village. The gentle slope of the land towards the River Wandle, a waterway once harnessed for the area's thriving textile and perfume trades, hints at the lifeblood that powered Mitcham's growth. Even now, a certain quietude pervades the older streets, a stillness that seems to absorb the sunlight as it filters through the mature trees lining the pavements. Mitcham Green, a broad expanse that has witnessed centuries of local life, still offers a generous breathing space, a place where the present seems to hold a quiet conversation with the past. The legacy of its agricultural roots, particularly its renowned lavender fields, can still be felt in the very air, a subtle fragrance that whispers of its unique identity.
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Explore Mitcham, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.402501, -0.170528. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |