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Nightingale Triangle · Wandsworth Common, SW12

Your dentist in the Nightingale Triangle

Bellevue Dental sits in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle, next to Wandsworth Common station. Many of our patients are neighbours who walk to us, and we are proud to be part of this corner of SW12.

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Where

7 Jaggard Way, London SW12 8SG

Nearest station

Wandsworth Common, about a minute away

New patient assessment

£125

Open

Mon to Thu 8:30am to 5:30pm, Fri 8am to 3:30pm

What is the Nightingale Triangle?

The Nightingale Triangle is the name locals give to the Victorian streets of SW12 between Wandsworth Common, Nightingale Lane and Balham. It is mostly residential: tree-lined roads of terraced houses, a handful of independent shops and cafés, well-regarded schools and the open space of the common on its doorstep.

Estate agents and neighbours draw its edges a little differently, but everyone agrees on its character. It feels like a village inside London, where people know each other by name.

That is the feeling we want at Bellevue too. Our team know their patients, take the time to listen and are here for the long term. You can meet the team before you visit.

A little history

From country lane to London village

A drovers’ lane

Nightingale Lane appears on John Rocque’s map of 1745 as a tree-lined country lane. Once called Balham Wood Lane, it is thought to have carried cattle between Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common.

Farms and woods

Until the 1870s this was mostly open land, with woods and farms where the terraces now stand. A few large villas appeared along the lane from around 1860.

The railway arrives

The railway and the station at Wandsworth Common brought the area within easy reach of the City. Between the 1870s and the 1890s the streets south of Nightingale Lane were laid out as a fashionable new suburb.

Protected today

St Luke’s Church (1883) and the Church of the Holy Ghost (1897) date from those years. Nightingale Lane became a conservation area in 1970, which helps the streets keep their Victorian character.

Life in the Triangle today

Today the Triangle is known for its family life: busy school runs, weekend walks on the common, local pubs, the cafés and shops of Bellevue Road and easy trains into town.

Bellevue Dental has been part of that daily life for years. Families come to us for check-ups and hygiene, children for orthodontics with our Specialist Orthodontist, and adults for everything from a single filling to a complete smile makeover.

If you live nearby, you are welcome to pop in and say hello. Our team are always happy to show you around before you book.

Bellevue Dental on Jaggard Way, Wandsworth Common

Everyday and specialist care

Care for the whole Triangle

Check-upsAn unhurried look at your whole mouth, explained in plain terms.Read moreHygiene careGuided Biofilm Therapy and gum care with our hygienist.Read moreOrthodontics for childrenAssessment and braces with a Specialist Orthodontist.Read moreCosmetic dentistryWhitening, bonding, veneers and Invisalign® treatment.Read more

Nightingale Triangle: your questions

Where is the Nightingale Triangle?+

The Nightingale Triangle is the local name for the Victorian streets of SW12 between Wandsworth Common, Nightingale Lane and Balham. People draw its edges a little differently, but it is centred on the residential roads between the common and Balham High Road.

Is Bellevue Dental in the Nightingale Triangle?+

Yes. Bellevue Dental is at 7 Jaggard Way, London SW12 8SG, in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle and next to Wandsworth Common station.

Why is it called the Nightingale Triangle?+

The name comes from Nightingale Lane, the old road that runs along its northern edge. The lane appears on John Rocque’s map of 1745 and was once known as Balham Wood Lane.

Is there a dentist near Nightingale Lane?+

Yes. Bellevue Dental is a few minutes from Nightingale Lane, next to Wandsworth Common station. We are a private practice offering check-ups, hygiene, cosmetic dentistry, specialist orthodontics, implants and sedation.

How do I get to Bellevue Dental from the Nightingale Triangle?+

Most patients walk. If you come by train, Wandsworth Common station is about a minute from our door, and pay and display parking is available on nearby streets.

Are you taking new patients?+

Yes. New patients are welcome. Your first visit is a new patient assessment, which is £125, and you can book online, by phone on 020 8673 9995 or by WhatsApp.

Nearby areas

Also close to Bellevue

Dentist near BalhamBalham High Road, Nightingale Lane and Tooting Bec.Directions from BalhamDentist near ClaphamClapham South, Clapham Common and Abbeville Road.Directions from ClaphamDentist near BatterseaClapham Junction, Northcote Road and Between the Commons.Directions from BatterseaDentist near EarlsfieldGarratt Lane, Magdalen Road and the far side of the common.Directions from Earlsfield

Book a visit

Come in and talk it through.

A first conversation is the easiest way to find out what is possible. Book online, send us a WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.

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Phone020 8673 9995
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Find us7 Jaggard Way, Wandsworth Common, SW12 8SG
OpenMon to Thu 8:30am to 5:30pm, Fri 8am to 3:30pm