Map & location
Overview
SW11 4NJ is located in the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the inner-south London neighbourhood of Battersea. The area sits close to the southern boundary of Battersea Park itself, one of London's most celebrated Royal Parks, and is characterised by attractive Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets, with a strong residential community atmosphere.
The surrounding streets benefit from proximity to the Thames riverside, the cultural offer of Battersea Power Station's regenerated development to the north-west, and the independent cafés, restaurants and boutiques of Battersea's lively local high streets including Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road. The ward consistently attracts families and professionals drawn to its green space, riverside access and well-connected location within south-west London.
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 4NJ is well connected by London Buses, with frequent services along Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road linking the area to Victoria, Chelsea, Clapham Junction and beyond. Cyclists are well catered for, with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby and a dedicated cycle lane along the riverside path into Battersea Park. The Thames Path is accessible on foot within minutes, and the area is broadly walkable for everyday errands and leisure.
What it's famous for
Battersea Park is the defining landmark of this postcode area — a 200-acre Victorian park opened in 1858 on the south bank of the Thames, home to a boating lake, the Peace Pagoda, a children's zoo, sports facilities and frequent outdoor events. The park hosted the 1951 Festival of Britain funfair and has appeared in numerous films and television productions. Just to the north-west lies the iconic Battersea Power Station, the Grade II* listed Art Deco structure famously depicted on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals album, now reinvented as a major mixed-use retail, dining and residential destination. The area's riverfront position and historic streetscapes make it one of inner London's most recognisable neighbourhoods.
Services & facilities
London Borough of Wandsworth provides local authority services
Weekly recycling and refuse collections for SW11 residents
Public library on Altenburg Gardens, approx. 1 mile away
Council-run sports and fitness centre within the park
CPZ in operation across residential streets in this ward
Tourist attractions
Iconic 200-acre Victorian riverside park with boating lake and zoo
~200 mGrade II* Art Deco landmark now a retail and leisure destination
~1.1 kmJapanese Buddhist pagoda gifted to London in 1985, within Battersea Park
~350 mPedalo and rowing boat hire in a scenic park setting
~400 mScenic riverside walk north through the park to Albert Bridge
~300 mContemporary art gallery housed in a Victorian water tower in the park
~450 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW115JP · 020 76277100
~500 mSW115JP · 02076 277100
~500 mSW113AD · 020 35380882
~500 mPharmacies
SW113AW · 020 72289191
~550 mSW114LX · 02077 204951
~550 mSW114LX · 02077 204951
~550 mDentists
SW114ND
~300 mSW114LY
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Harris Academy Battersea, is ~350 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~350 mAcademy converter
~400 mAcademy sponsor led
~800 mVoluntary aided school
~800 mOther independent school
~850 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major mixed-use retail and restaurant development on the Thames
Concentration of independent eateries along Battersea Park Road
Several independent gyms and yoga studios serving the residential community
Multiple national and local estate agents operating across SW11
Gyms & leisure
Public athletics facility within the park
~500 mPublic hard courts bookable through the park
~300 mDedicated traffic-free cycle loop popular with families
~250 mLongstanding Battersea pub with theatre above on Battersea Park Road
~900 mFree contemporary art in a Victorian water tower in the park
~450 mService providers
Full Fibre and FTTC broadband available across SW11
Cable broadband with wide coverage in Battersea
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide strong 4G/5G coverage
Mains water and sewerage supplier for this postcode
Served via the National Grid distribution network
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock of two- and three-storey brick terraces
Many period houses converted to one- and two-bedroom flats
Newer purpose-built flats particularly near the park boundary
Mix of owner-occupiers and private renters; limited social housing in this ward
Quiet residential roads close to Battersea Park with strong community feel
Transport
Train & Tube
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
South Kensington Station
South Kensington
Victoria Station
Victoria
Bus stops
Battersea Park Road stops
Frequent services towards Victoria, Chelsea Bridge and Clapham Junction
Queenstown Road stops
Services connecting to Vauxhall, Chelsea and Wandsworth
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge
TfL hire dock near the Chelsea Bridge park entrance
Santander Cycles — Battersea Power Station
TfL hire dock at the Power Station development
Battersea Park Cycle Circuit
Dedicated traffic-free loop around the park interior
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Ubitricity On-Street Chargers
Lamp-post-mounted EV chargers on residential streets in SW11
Battersea Power Station Car Park EV Points
Multiple rapid chargers in the Power Station basement car park
Defibrillators
Battersea Park AED
Defibrillator located at the park's main facilities building
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Battersea Park Road
Counter services available at a local convenience store on Battersea Park Road
Fuel stations
BP Queenstown Road
Petrol station with shop on Queenstown Road
Places of worship
Victorian parish church serving the Battersea Park ward
~600 mRoman Catholic parish on Battersea Park Road
~800 mNipponzan Myohoji Buddhist pagoda open to visitors
~350 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 129% above the national average (156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
913 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 6 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 1,934.
Housing & utilities
Characterful period stock dominates the residential streets near the park
Inner London density with a mix of houses and converted flats
Consistent buyer and renter demand driven by park proximity and transport links
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major Royal Park immediately adjacent, providing exceptional green space access
Some traffic pollution from Queenstown Road and Battersea Park Road corridors
Residential quiet balanced against park events and nearby main roads
Proximity to the Thames means some properties carry a low residual flood risk
Good public transport accessibility by TfL standards for this inner-south London location
FAQs
Where exactly is SW11 4NJ?
SW11 4NJ is in the Battersea Park ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in inner south-west London. It sits close to the southern and western fringes of Battersea Park itself, roughly between Queenstown Road and the park boundary.
Which council is responsible for SW11 4NJ?
SW11 4NJ falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Wandsworth Council provides local services including waste collection, planning, and parks maintenance for this postcode.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW11 4NJ in?
SW11 4NJ is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency, which covers a large part of the SW11 and SW8 postcode areas on the south side of the Thames.
What is the Battersea Park area like to live in?
Battersea Park ward is widely regarded as one of inner south London's most desirable residential neighbourhoods — leafy, well-connected, and with immediate access to 200 acres of parkland on the Thames. The streets are predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, and the community is a mix of young professionals and families.
What schools are near SW11 4NJ?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the SW11 4NJ area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get around from SW11 4NJ without a car?
The area is well served by London Buses along Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road, connecting to Victoria, Clapham Junction and Chelsea. Santander Cycles docking stations are within walking distance, and the Thames Path provides a pleasant cycling and walking route.
What is Battersea Park ward known for?
The ward takes its name from Battersea Park, a landmark Victorian Royal Park on the south bank of the Thames. The area is also close to the iconic Battersea Power Station, now a major retail and leisure destination, and benefits from the Thames riverside, Chelsea Bridge, and a vibrant local café and restaurant scene.
Is SW11 4NJ in a Controlled Parking Zone?
Yes, most residential streets in the Battersea Park ward, including the SW11 4NJ area, are within a Wandsworth Council Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). Residents can apply for parking permits via Wandsworth Council's website.
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Useful links
Official records and property listings for SW11 4NJ: