 Street trading
There are three street markets in Wandsworth; these are located at Hildreth Street, Balham, SW12; Battersea High Street, SW11 and Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11.
In addition to the main sites there are other 'scattered sites' close to the main shopping areas in the borough.
We also help to organise extra events in the borough including the popular continental markets that visit town centres in Wandsworth.
The street trading team are also responsible for issuing licenses for traders operating in the borough.
Hildreth Street market
Located in a busy side street off Balham High Road, a large variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and sundry items such as household goods are available. Easily accessible by public transport; bus routes 115, 155 & 355 and overground and Underground network stations at Balham, the market is open for trading 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday.
Battersea High Street market
This market is at the South end of the street at the junction of Battersea Park Road and York Road. A large variety of goods are sold including fresh fruit and vegetables, household goods, cards and clothing. Trading mainly on Saturday, this market can easily be reached by public transport; bus routes 44, 45A, 49, 219, 249, 319 and 337 and overground station at Clapham Junction.
 Northcote Road market
The largest of the market areas in Wandsworth with an extensive variety of goods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and deli products. There are also a number of craft stalls in Northcote Road selling clothes, pashmina, cushions and throws, baskets, handbags, pictures, ceramics and furniture. This busy and long established market is open for trading on six days, Monday to Saturday and easily reached by public transport; bus routes 37, 45A, 49, 77, 87, 115, 219, 239, 249, 319, and 337 and overground station at Clapham Junction.
Extra events
In conjunction with Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce, a programme of weekend events is in place, including a series of Farmers Markets. These events are widely publicised and bring many new faces to the area.
There are three Farmers Markets selling a range of fresh produce including meat, cheese, bread, vegetables, fruit, home made cakes, pies and pastries and more. 
The Farmers Markets are at:
Hildreth Street, Sunday 10am-3pm
Old York Road, Saturday 9am-2pm
Battersea High Street, Sunday 9am-2pm
Feedback from local residents, visiting market traders and local businesses is very good and everyone has benefited from these successful events. New shoppers and visitors enjoyed the lively atmosphere of this cosmopolitan area.
In the future we want to organise similar events throughout the borough, in partnership with other local groups.
Vacant pitches
If you are interested in running a site, please download, print off and complete the form available below and return it to us.
 Vacant pitch application form (127 kb)
In all cases you will be required to bring all original documents requested on the form into our office and attend for interview at the Town Hall. For further information, please contact Sharon Wright on 020 8871 6384
Information about street trading licences and charges
Please refer to the following reports for additional information about Street Trading Licences and charges:
Conditions applicable to street trading licences (133 kb)
Fees and charges for street trading licences - from February 2006 (113 kb)
Contact us
For enquiries about street trading licences, please contact Sharon Wright on (020) 8871 6377 or by email to stwright@wandsworth.gov.uk
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