Rebecca Lewis

Essential information Average property prices: Flats £390k, houses £700k Average rent: £800pcm per person Nearest transport: Tooting Bec / Tooting Broadway Bus routes: 155, 355, 270, 44, 333, 57, 127 Local MP: Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour) Tell me about the local tribe Millennials, families, students, and a long-standing Sri Lankan community come together in Tooting, an area thriving again after years of regeneration. What’s new in the hood? The last five years in particular have seen major change to both Tooting and Broadway Markets, as well as the high street. Original traders have been edged out by brunch spots and indie shops, but with that comes renewed interest in the places that have managed to stay in situ. Are there any community groups? Check @tootingdailyprss on Instagram to get to grips with the area, its new venues and their all-important soft-launch deals. Where can I grab a morning latte? Highlights include Graveney and Meadow with its outdoor space, perfect for a mid-morning caffeine break. Or give Mud a go, also along Mitcham Road. Inside Graveney and Meadow. Is Tooting family-friendly? You’ll see hordes of children as soon 3.30pm hits. Come September, annual three-day festival Tootopia, brings together local establishments for a weekend of fun for all ages. What’s the nearest green space? Gorgeous Tooting Common has an athletic track, tennis courts and masses of green space (plus its own little lake). Figges Marsh – closer to Tooting station – is also a grea