Map & location
Overview
SW11 3RD falls within the St Mary's ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the Battersea district of south-west London. The postcode sits in a predominantly residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets, with Battersea Park Road and Lavender Hill among the key arterial routes nearby. The neighbourhood enjoys easy access to the green open spaces of Battersea Park, as well as the cultural and retail offer of Clapham Junction to the north-west.
The area has undergone significant regeneration in recent decades, with the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms to the north drawing new residents, businesses and visitors. St Mary's ward retains a strong community character, with independent shops, cafés and local pubs lining streets such as Battersea Church Road and St John's Hill. The Thames riverside is within comfortable walking distance, offering riverside walks and views across to Chelsea.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £560,000, around 34% below the wider SW11 district average of £849,981 (HM Land Registry, 697 recent sales).
Getting here
SW11 3RD is well served by local bus routes connecting Battersea to central London, Clapham Junction, Stockwell and beyond. Several TfL bus stops are within short walking distance, providing frequent services throughout the day and night. Cycling infrastructure has improved markedly in recent years, with Santander Cycles docking stations accessible in the wider Battersea area and dedicated cycle lanes on key routes. The district is also within cycling distance of the South Bank and central London via Albert Bridge or Chelsea Bridge.
What it's famous for
Battersea is internationally recognised for the iconic Battersea Power Station, the Grade II* listed art deco building featured on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals album and now a major mixed-use destination. The area is also home to Battersea Park, one of London's most loved Victorian parks, featuring a boating lake, the London Peace Pagoda, a children's zoo and extensive sports facilities. St Mary's ward takes its name from St Mary's Church, Battersea, a historic Thames-side church dating to 1775 where the painter J.M.W. Turner is said to have sketched the river.
Services & facilities
London Borough providing housing, planning and local services
Weekly recycling and fortnightly refuse collection for SW11
Public lending library on Altenburg Gardens, nearby Clapham Junction
Creative hub and community venue in a grand Victorian building
Tourist attractions
Expansive Victorian park with lake, pagoda and sports facilities
~0.5 miIconic art deco landmark, now a shopping and leisure destination
~0.9 miEighteenth-century riverside church with Turner and Blake connections
~0.4 miNationally acclaimed arts venue in a former town hall
~0.6 miOrnate Victorian suspension bridge linking Battersea to Chelsea
~0.7 miBuddhist monument gifted to London, set within Battersea Park
~0.6 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW113UJ · 020 37640822
~350 mSW112EJ · 020 72284172
~350 mSW112PH · 02072 283399
~550 mPharmacies
SW113UJ · 020 75851666
~350 mSW112PH · 02072 281701
~550 mDentists
SW113UJ
~350 mSW113QA
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Falconbrook Primary School, is ~250 m away.
Community school
~250 mOther independent school
~450 mAcademy converter
~700 mOther independent school
~750 mOther independent special school
~750 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major mixed-use retail and dining destination in Nine Elms
Cluster of independent coffee shops and eateries serving residents
Creative industries hub hosting events, studios and co-working
Popular street market known for fresh produce and independent traders
Gyms & leisure
Victorian park with tennis, athletics track and children's zoo
~0.5 miPublic running track within Battersea Park
~0.6 miTraditional neighbourhood pub on Battersea High Street
~0.3 miIndependent cinema close to Clapham Junction
~0.8 miHire-bike docking stations serving the wider Battersea area
~0.4 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure across SW11
Cable broadband available in much of the Battersea area
Water and sewerage supplier for the London Borough of Wandsworth
Gas distribution network for the SW11 area
Residential & community
Characteristic two- and three-storey terraces on residential streets
Period mansion blocks popular with sharers and young professionals
New-build flats in regeneration zones close to Nine Elms
Balance of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing
Transport
Train & Tube
Parsons Green
Parsons Green
Fulham Broadway Station
Fulham Broadway
Putney Bridge Station
Putney Bridge
East Putney
East Putney
Bus stops
Battersea Church Road stops
Frequent services towards Clapham Junction, Stockwell and Victoria
Battersea Park Road
Routes connecting Battersea to Chelsea Bridge and Waterloo
Lavender Hill / St John's Hill
High-frequency bus corridor towards central London and Brixton
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Battersea Park docking stations
TfL hire bikes available in and around Battersea Park
Quietway 9 / CS8 cycle route
Signed cycle route connecting Battersea to central London via Chelsea Bridge
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Battersea Park Road EV bays
On-street electric vehicle charging managed by Wandsworth Council
Defibrillators
Battersea Park defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED unit registered with the British Heart Foundation
Postboxes & Post Office
Battersea Post Office
Post Office branch serving SW11 residents on Battersea Park Road
Fuel stations
Texaco, Queenstown Road
Petrol station with forecourt shop on Queenstown Road
Places of worship
Grade I listed Thames-side parish church dating to 1775
~0.4 miCatholic church serving the Battersea community
~0.5 miActive Methodist congregation in the Battersea area
~0.4 miPrayer facilities within the Nine Elms regeneration area
~0.9 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 44% above the national average (98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
905 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,194.
Housing & utilities
Streets of period terraced homes dominate the residential fabric
SW11 attracts young professionals due to transport links and amenities
Nearby regeneration has added new housing stock and raised profile
Demographics
Air quality & noise
One of London's finest Victorian parks under half a mile away
Inner London location; main road traffic is the primary source
Parts of Battersea near the Thames carry some tidal flood risk
Typical inner-London noise from traffic and rail corridors nearby
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW11 3RD postcode?
SW11 3RD is located in Battersea, within the St Mary's ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It sits between Battersea Church Road and the wider network of Victorian residential streets, roughly midway between Battersea Park and Clapham Junction.
Which council is responsible for SW11 3RD?
SW11 3RD falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth, whose offices are in Wandsworth Town Hall on Wandsworth High Street.
Which parliamentary constituency does SW11 3RD belong to?
SW11 3RD is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency.
What is the St Mary's ward area like to live in?
St Mary's ward is a sought-after inner-south London neighbourhood with a mix of Victorian terraced houses, mansion flats and modern apartments. It offers good transport links, proximity to Battersea Park, independent cafés and restaurants, and a strong community feel.
Are there good schools near SW11 3RD?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve SW11 3RD?
The area is served by multiple TfL bus routes along Battersea Church Road, Battersea Park Road and Lavender Hill, connecting to Clapham Junction, Victoria, Stockwell, Chelsea and central London.
What is SW11 3RD close to in terms of attractions?
The postcode is within easy reach of Battersea Park, the Battersea Power Station shopping and leisure complex, the historic St Mary's Church on the Thames, and Battersea Arts Centre — all within roughly a mile.
Is SW11 3RD a good area for cycling?
Yes — Santander Cycles docking stations, a signed quietway cycle route and cycle lanes on key roads make cycling a practical option, with routes to Chelsea, the South Bank and central London accessible via Albert or Chelsea bridges.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
Official records and property listings for SW11 3RD: