Map & location
Overview
SW11 4AN falls within the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the inner-south district of Battersea. This part of SW11 is defined by wide Victorian and Edwardian residential streets running between Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road, with the green expanse of Battersea Park itself just a short walk to the north. The area has undergone significant regeneration over the past two decades and now blends long-established family homes with modern conversions and a growing café and restaurant scene.
The riverside character of the wider neighbourhood is strong here: the Thames Path, Chelsea Bridge and Albert Bridge are all within easy reach, making this one of the most sought-after residential pockets in south-west London. Wandsworth Borough Council provides local services, and the ward benefits from good bus connectivity into Chelsea, Clapham and the West End.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £975,000, around 15% above the wider SW11 district average of £849,981 (HM Land Registry, 719 recent sales).
Getting here
SW11 4AN is well served by several bus routes running along Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road, connecting the area to Clapham Junction, Victoria, Chelsea and the West End. Cyclists benefit from the Santander Cycles docking stations near Battersea Park and dedicated cycle lanes along the riverside. The Thames Path provides a pleasant walking and cycling route westward to Chelsea Bridge and eastward towards Vauxhall. On-street parking is subject to Wandsworth's controlled parking zone restrictions, and the area is well within reach of central London by bicycle in under 30 minutes.
What it's famous for
Battersea Park is the defining landmark of this postcode — a 200-acre Victorian royal park opened in 1858, famous for its boating lake, sub-tropical gardens, the Peace Pagoda, and annual events including fireworks displays and funfairs. The park hosted the first ever game of football played under association rules in 1864. Nearby, the iconic Battersea Power Station — the art deco Grade II* listed building immortalised on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals album — has been transformed into a major retail, dining and residential destination, further cementing this stretch of the south bank as one of London's most recognisable urban landscapes.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Policing provided by the Met's Wandsworth borough command
Nearest fire station on Battersea Bridge Road
Kerbside collection and local recycling centres available
Public library on Lavender Hill, approx. 1 mile away
Tourist attractions
200-acre Victorian royal park with lake, gardens and Peace Pagoda
~400 mIconic art deco power station now a retail and leisure destination
~700 mJapanese Buddhist stupa gifted to London, set within Battersea Park
~600 mSuspension bridge linking Battersea to Chelsea across the Thames
~800 mContemporary art gallery housed in a Victorian pumping station in the park
~500 mSmall family zoo with meerkats, lemurs and otters
~550 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW113AD · 020 35380882
~600 mSW113AD · 0844 4773306
~600 mSW100LR · 020 73511766
~650 mPharmacies
SW113AW · 020 72289191
~350 mSW100LR · 020 73522076
~650 mSW35EL · 020 73525128
~700 mDentists
SW113AG
~100 mSW100LR
~650 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Westbridge Academy, is ~300 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~300 mLocal authority nursery school
~550 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mLocal authority nursery school
~600 mCommunity school
~650 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major mixed-use development with shops, restaurants and offices
Cluster of independent cafés and eateries along Queenstown Road
Ongoing new-build and conversion activity across the SW11 corridor
Emerging office and commercial quarter adjacent to the power station
Independent shops and artisan businesses lining the main road
Gyms & leisure
Outdoor running track open to the public within the park
~500 mPay-and-play courts bookable online within Battersea Park
~450 mRowing boat and pedalo hire on the park's ornamental lake
~550 mTraffic-free road circuit popular with families and cyclists
~400 mNational trail along the river offering riverside walks and cycling
~300 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure available in the area
Cable broadband network with coverage across Battersea SW11
EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all provide good 4G/5G coverage here
Water and sewerage provider for the London Borough of Wandsworth
Open market for energy supply; national grid infrastructure in place
Residential & community
Period terraced houses are the dominant street-level housing stock
Many period houses subdivided into popular one- and two-bedroom flats
Modern developments near the riverfront and Nine Elms corridor
Mix of owner-occupiers, private renters and a smaller social-rented sector
Consistently high demand driven by park proximity and riverside access
Transport
Train & Tube
South Kensington Station
South Kensington
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
Fulham Broadway Station
Fulham Broadway
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Bus stops
Battersea Park Road
Frequent buses towards Victoria, Chelsea and Clapham Junction
Queenstown Road / SW11
Connections north to Chelsea Bridge and south to Clapham
Battersea Power Station Bus Stop
Night bus and daytime routes serving the regeneration area
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Battersea Park
TfL hire-bike docking station at the park entrance on Queenstown Road
Santander Cycles — Prince of Wales Drive
Docking station on the south side of Battersea Park
LCN Cycle Route — Thames Path
Signed London Cycle Network route along the river towards Chelsea
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Battersea Power Station Car Park
Public EV charging bays within the Power Station development
Wandsworth Council Street Chargers
On-street residential EV charge points being rolled out across SW11
Defibrillators
Battersea Park — Park Office
Defibrillator located at the main park office near the main gates
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Battersea Park Road
Branch post office serving the local SW11 area
Fuel stations
Petrol Station — Queenstown Road
Fuel station on Queenstown Road close to the railway bridge
Places of worship
Victorian parish church on St George's Square serving the local community
~600 mHistoric Catholic church on Battersea Park Road
~500 mJapanese Buddhist stupa and place of reflection within the park
~600 mActive Methodist congregation in the wider Battersea neighbourhood
~700 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 54% above the national average (104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
901 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 1,710.
Housing & utilities
Rows of two- and three-storey period terraces characterise the immediate streets
High proportion of converted flats in period buildings across SW11 4
Significant new-build apartment supply in the Nine Elms regeneration zone nearby
Consistently above-average demand due to park, riverside and transport access
Demographics
Air quality & noise
200 acres of public parkland immediately adjacent to this postcode
Inner London levels; Battersea Park provides a significant green buffer
Some riverside areas in the wider ward have Environment Agency flood considerations
Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road carry steady traffic noise
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW11 4AN postcode?
SW11 4AN is located in the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the inner-south London district of Battersea, close to Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road.
What is the SW11 4AN area like to live in?
It is a sought-after inner-London residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian terraces, good transport links, proximity to the 200-acre Battersea Park, and a lively café and restaurant scene. The area has regenerated significantly with the opening of the Battersea Power Station development nearby.
Which council is responsible for SW11 4AN?
SW11 4AN falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth, which provides local government services including housing, planning, waste collection and parks.
Which parliamentary constituency does SW11 4AN fall in?
SW11 4AN is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons.
What schools are near SW11 4AN?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Battersea Park ward — please see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to SW11 4AN by public transport?
The area is well served by bus routes along Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road connecting to Victoria, Chelsea and Clapham Junction. Santander Cycles docking stations are nearby, and the Thames Path is ideal for cycling or walking into central London.
What is Battersea Park ward known for?
The ward takes its name from Battersea Park, one of London's finest Victorian royal parks, and is also close to the iconic Battersea Power Station, now a major retail and leisure destination on the Thames.
Is SW11 4AN in inner or outer London?
SW11 4AN is classified as inner London by the ONS, sitting in the London Borough of Wandsworth just south of the Thames and within easy reach of Chelsea and the West End.
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