Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court Listings

About Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court is one of South London's busiest lower courts, serving the London Borough of Merton and surrounding areas including Morden, Raynes Park, Mitcham, and Colliers Wood. Situated in the historic district of Wimbledon — internationally renowned for its annual Grand Slam tennis championships — the court has long served as the judicial hub for the SW19 postcode and its neighbouring communities. The court operates as part of the South West London Magistrates' Courts cluster, handling a high volume of criminal, civil, and youth justice matters each working day.

Administratively, Wimbledon Magistrates' Court falls under the South West Administration Centre, based at 176a Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 1JU. This cluster arrangement means that correspondence and written queries are processed centrally alongside other South London courts. The court building itself — The Court House on Alexandra Road — has served the local community for decades, reflecting Wimbledon's growth from a Victorian village into one of London's most densely populated outer boroughs.

Court Listings: Cases Heard at Wimbledon

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court handles a broad spectrum of cases across criminal, civil, and youth jurisdictions. As a magistrates' court, it deals primarily with summary offences and either-way offences at first hearing stage. Common case types heard at Wimbledon include:

• Road traffic offences: speeding, drink-driving, driving without insurance, and mobile phone violations
• Criminal damage and anti-social behaviour: particularly from the densely populated Merton and Wandsworth areas
• Theft, shoplifting, and fraud: including offences linked to Wimbledon town centre and The Centre shopping precinct
• Domestic violence and restraining order hearings
• Drug possession and supply offences
• Youth court proceedings: heard under the Youth Court jurisdiction for defendants under 18
• Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases: minor fixed-penalty matters heard without the defendant's attendance
• Licensing hearings: alcohol and entertainment premises within the London Borough of Merton

More serious indictable-only cases — such as murder, rape, or large-scale fraud — are sent from Wimbledon Magistrates' Court for trial at Kingston Crown Court or another appropriate Crown Court venue after the initial hearing and sending process.

Daily Court Listings

Daily hearing lists for Wimbledon Magistrates' Court are published on working days and updated regularly. Each listing includes the defendant's name, the prosecuting authority (usually the Metropolitan Police Service, Transport for London, DVLA, or local council enforcement teams), the courtroom number, listed time, and case reference number. Lists for Monday sittings — and any Saturday sittings — are typically published on the preceding Friday. If no list is published for a given day, this usually indicates no scheduled sittings; you may contact the court directly to confirm.

Address, Opening Hours & Contact Details

Court Address

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court
The Court House
Alexandra Road
Wimbledon
London, SW19 7JP

Postal / Correspondence Address:
South West Administration Centre
176a Lavender Hill
Battersea
London, SW11 1JU

Opening Hours

Court building: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:30pm

Court counter: 9:15am – 11:00am and 1:30pm – 2:30pm (Monday to Friday)

General enquiry line: 8:00am – 4:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Contact Numbers

General enquiries: 0300 303 0645

Crime Customer Service Centre: 03308 084 407

Payments (fines): 0300 123 9252

Legal aid queries: 0300 200 2020

Witness Service: 0300 332 1388

Single Justice Procedure (SJP) queries: 0300 303 0656

Email Contacts

General court enquiries: [email protected]

Crime Customer Service Centre: [email protected]

Fine payments: [email protected]

Getting to Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Alexandra Road is exceptionally well connected by public transport, benefiting from Wimbledon's status as a major South London transport interchange.

By Train, Tube & Tram

Wimbledon Station: (approximately 5–7 minutes' walk) is served by South Western Railway mainline trains from London Waterloo, London Underground District Line (Zone 3), and the Tramlink tram network connecting Croydon, Mitcham, and Beckenham

Haydons Road Station (Thameslink) is a short walk away for those travelling from the south

By Bus

Buses: 57, 93, 131, 155, 200, 219, 493 and night bus N87 all stop at or very close to Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Alexandra Road

Services run every 5–10 minutes during the day from Wimbledon Station bus stand, making journey time from the station approximately 1 minute by bus

By Car & Parking

The court is within the London Borough of Merton's controlled parking zone. On-street parking is limited on Alexandra Road. The nearest public car parks are at Wimbledon town centre (Centre Court Shopping Centre car park and Broadway car park), approximately a 5–10 minute walk. Visitors are advised to use public transport where possible, particularly on busy court days during the annual Wimbledon Championships in late June and early July, when the area experiences significant additional traffic.

Nearby Courts

If your case has been transferred, or you need to visit a related court in South London, the following pages on this site may be relevant: Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court Listings : the administrative centre for the South West London magistrates' courts cluster, located in Battersea, SW11

Croydon Magistrates' Court Listings  is serving neighbouring South London boroughs including Sutton and Merton Crown cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What cases are heard at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court?

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court hears summary and either-way criminal offences, youth court cases, road traffic matters, licensing hearings, and Single Justice Procedure cases. Serious indictable-only offences are sent to Crown Court (typically Kingston Crown Court) after the initial hearing.

How do I find out if my case is listed at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court today?

Daily hearing lists for Wimbledon Magistrates' Court are published on this page on working days. Lists include defendant names, case numbers, courtroom, and listed times. For confirmed listing queries, you can also call the court directly on 0300 303 0645.

What are the opening times for Wimbledon Magistrates' Court?

The court building is open Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:30pm. The public counter is open 9:15am–11:00am and 1:30pm–2:30pm on weekdays.

Where is Wimbledon Magistrates' Court?

The court is located at The Court House, Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7JP — a short walk from Wimbledon Station (District Line, South Western Railway, and Tramlink).

Can I pay a court fine at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court?

Yes. You can pay fines by calling 0300 123 9252 or by emailing [email protected]. Counter payment services are available during counter opening hours (9:15am–11:00am and 1:30pm–2:30pm).

Is there a Youth Court at Wimbledon?

Yes. Wimbledon Magistrates' Court also sits as a Youth Court, hearing cases involving defendants under 18 years of age from the London Borough of Merton and surrounding areas.