Map & location
Overview
SW11 4ND falls within the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the heart of one of inner south-west London's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The postcode sits close to the southern boundary of Battersea Park itself — 200 acres of Victorian parkland stretching along the Thames — and is surrounded by handsome Victorian and Edwardian terraces, period mansion blocks, and a growing number of modern riverside developments.
The immediate area offers an excellent balance of green space and urban convenience. Battersea Square and the boutiques and restaurants of Northcote Road are a short distance away, while the regenerated Battersea Power Station development to the north-east has brought new shops, restaurants and a new Underground station to the wider SW11 area. Residents enjoy straightforward bus links into central London and across the river to Chelsea and Pimlico.
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 4ND is well served by buses running along Queenstown Road and Battersea Park Road, connecting the area to Victoria, Clapham Junction, Chelsea Bridge and beyond. The riverside location means cycling is popular, with dedicated lanes on both sides of the Thames and several Santander Cycles docking stations nearby. Pedestrians can cross the Thames via Chelsea Bridge or Albert Bridge, both within comfortable walking distance, reaching Chelsea and Pimlico quickly on foot or by bicycle.
What it's famous for
Battersea is synonymous with Battersea Park, the iconic Victorian pleasure ground that hosts everything from the annual Guy Fawkes Night fireworks to open-air concerts, a boating lake, a children's zoo and the striking Peace Pagoda on the riverbank. The area is also celebrated for the Grade II*-listed Battersea Power Station, the art deco coal-fired giant immortalised on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals album and now reborn as a mixed-use destination. Battersea has long attracted artists, musicians and writers, and its attractive streets of painted stucco and red-brick Victorian housing continue to make it one of London's most desirable inner-city neighbourhoods.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for this postcode
Local policing delivered by Wandsworth's MPS borough team
LFB station on Battersea Bridge Road, covering SW11
Historic Carnegie library on Lavender Hill with free public access
Deliveries managed from the SW11 postcode district walk
Tourist attractions
200-acre Victorian park with lake, zoo, Peace Pagoda and riverside walks
~200 mIconic art deco power station reinvented as shops, restaurants and flats
~1.1 kmElegant suspension bridge with views towards Chelsea and the City
~400 mOrnate Victorian bridge beloved of photographers and Sunday cyclists
~900 mPioneering arts venue in the grand former Battersea Town Hall
~1.3 kmCharming cobbled square lined with bars, cafés and independent shops
~600 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW115JP · 020 76277100
~400 mSW115JP · 02076 277100
~400 mSW113AD · 020 35380882
~500 mPharmacies
SW113BP · 02072 236334
~400 mSW113BP · 020 72233868
~400 mDentists
SW114ND
~50 mSW114PR
~300 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Harris Academy Battersea, is ~100 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~100 mAcademy converter
~250 mCommunity school
~600 mVoluntary aided school
~650 mCommunity school
~700 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Several riverside and park-side cafés operate within the park and along Battersea Park Road
Boutique shops, wine bars and restaurants cluster around the cobbled square
High-profile brands and independent businesses occupy the restored turbine halls
Estate agents and letting firms are prominent throughout SW11 reflecting strong housing demand
Gyms & leisure
Pedalos and rowing boats for hire within the park
~300 mPublic running track and sports facilities inside the park
~500 mSmall but popular zoo within the park grounds
~350 mTraffic-free tarmac loop around the park, popular with families and cyclists
~200 mTheatre, performance and creative events in a landmark Victorian building
~1.3 kmScenic riverside walking and cycling route along the south bank
~200 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across SW11
Cable broadband and TV packages available in this part of Battersea
Full-fibre gigabit broadband present in some blocks in the SW11 area
Electricity distribution network operator for this part of London
Water and sewerage services for the London Borough of Wandsworth
Residential & community
Period two- and three-storey terraced houses dominate streets near the park
Grand period mansion blocks with large flats typical of this part of Battersea
Contemporary flats and penthouses in newer developments closer to the Thames
Most properties are owner-occupied or privately rented; limited social housing in this ward
Large gardens, good schools and the park make this a popular choice for families
Transport
Train & Tube
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Clapham Common
Clapham Common
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
Nine Elms Underground Station
Nine Elms
Bus stops
Battersea Park Road stops
Frequent services into Victoria, Clapham and across Chelsea Bridge
Queenstown Road stops
Buses connecting Vauxhall, Chelsea and Wandsworth Town
Chelsea Bridge Road stops
Cross-river routes to Sloane Square and Knightsbridge
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Battersea Park Station
Hire docking station at the park's main entrance off Queenstown Road
Santander Cycles — Chelsea Bridge
Docking points at the south end of Chelsea Bridge for cross-river rides
Battersea Park perimeter road
Traffic-free cycle route around the park suitable for all abilities
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Battersea Park car park EV chargers
Pod Point charge points in the main park car park
Battersea Power Station car park
Multiple EV charging bays in the new development's basement car park
Defibrillators
Battersea Park — main park entrance
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the park visitor facilities
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Queenstown Road
Counter services and parcel drop-off on Queenstown Road
Fuel stations
Texaco — Queenstown Road
Petrol station with shop on Queenstown Road
Places of worship
Historic riverside church where William Blake married; Grade I listed
~900 mCatholic parish church on Battersea Park Road
~700 mActive Methodist congregation with community programmes in SW11
~1.0 kmMosque and community centre serving Battersea's Muslim community
~1.2 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 58% above the national average (107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
907 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 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 2,235.
Housing & utilities
Battersea Park ward has seen consistent price appreciation over the past decade
Attractive mix of Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and newer riverside apartments
Properties in this ward sell quickly; stock levels are typically low
Demographics
Air quality & noise
The park enjoys protected status; mature trees and riverside habitat
Near Queenstown Road and Battersea Park Road; generally better than central London
Low-lying areas close to the Thames carry a low-to-medium Environment Agency flood risk rating
Internal park-side streets are calm; main roads can have traffic noise
FAQs
Where exactly is SW11 4ND?
SW11 4ND is located in the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in inner south-west London. It sits close to the southern edge of Battersea Park, near the Thames, roughly equidistant between Chelsea Bridge to the north-west and Queenstown Road to the east.
What is SW11 4ND close to?
The postcode is within a few minutes' walk of Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge and the River Thames. Battersea Square, with its cafés and restaurants, is around 600 m away, and the regenerated Battersea Power Station development is roughly 1.1 km to the north-east.
Which council is SW11 4ND in?
SW11 4ND falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Wandsworth Council provides local government services including planning, bin collections, parks and council tax.
Which parliamentary constituency does SW11 4ND belong to?
The postcode is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons.
What are the schools like near SW11 4ND?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Battersea Park ward area. See the Schools section above for the nearest schools with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the area around SW11 4ND like to live in?
Battersea Park ward is widely regarded as one of the most desirable parts of inner south London. It combines attractive Victorian and Edwardian housing with excellent green space, riverside walks, a good selection of local shops and cafés, and strong transport links. It is popular with young professionals and families alike.
What buses serve SW11 4ND?
The area is served by several bus routes along Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road, providing connections to Victoria, Chelsea, Vauxhall, Clapham and Wandsworth Town. Santander Cycles docking stations are also available nearby for cycling across Chelsea Bridge into central London.
What type of housing is found in SW11 4ND?
The immediate area is predominantly residential, with a mix of period Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, grand mansion blocks, and a growing number of modern riverside apartments. The ward is characterised by well-maintained period streets and is considered a premium inner-London location.
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