Map & location
Overview
SW11 5RA is located in Battersea, a vibrant inner-south London neighbourhood within the London Borough of Wandsworth. The postcode falls within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward, an area characterised by attractive Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets, a growing café culture, and easy access to the open green spaces of Battersea Park less than a mile to the west.
The surrounding streets blend long-established local community life with newer residents attracted by Battersea's ongoing regeneration. Queenstown Road and Lavender Hill are key local arteries, lined with independent shops, restaurants and amenities. The area enjoys strong transport connections into central London, making it a popular choice for professionals and families alike.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £705,000, around 17% below the wider SW11 district average of £849,981 (HM Land Registry, 715 recent sales).
Getting here
SW11 5RA is well served by bus routes along Queenstown Road and Lavender Hill, connecting directly to Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Chelsea and central London. Cycling is popular, with quiet residential streets and Santander Cycles docking stations within reach. Clapham Junction — one of the busiest rail interchanges in the country — is approximately 0.7 miles to the south-west, offering National Rail and London Overground services. Battersea Power Station Underground station on the Northern line is roughly 0.9 miles to the north-east, part of the Nine Elms extension opened in 2021.
What it's famous for
Battersea is famed for its iconic Battersea Power Station, the Grade II* listed Art Deco building that now anchors a major mixed-use riverside development on the Thames. The area is also home to Battersea Park, one of London's most beloved green spaces, featuring a boating lake, sculpture walk, children's zoo and stunning views across the river to Chelsea. The neighbourhood has long been associated with working-class London heritage, radical politics — the area once returned Labour's first ever MP — and a thriving arts scene. Lavender Hill lends its name to the classic 1951 Ealing Comedy film, a reminder of the area's deep cultural roots.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for the borough
Public library on Lavender Hill, approx. 0.4 miles away
Local deliveries handled by Battersea sorting office
Policing provided under Wandsworth borough command
London Fire Brigade station on Battersea Bridge Road, approx. 1 mile
Tourist attractions
Iconic Thames-side park with lake, zoo and sculpture trail
~0.7 miLandmark Art Deco building now a major retail and leisure destination
~0.9 miContemporary art gallery housed in Battersea Park's Victorian pump house
~0.8 miPopular outdoor street market with fresh produce and street food
~0.6 miLarge common with outdoor gym, ponds and events space
~0.9 miPioneering arts venue in a grand Victorian former town hall
~0.5 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW115TU · 020 79244413
~200 mSW111HG · 020 72280195
~550 mSW112LN · 0333 3002100
~650 mPharmacies
SW115QJ · 02072 281821
~100 mSW115QL · 02072 281821
~250 mSW112LG · 020 79785960
~500 mDentists
SW115TQ
~300 mSW111JD
~350 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Shaftesbury Park Primary School, is ~400 m away.
Community school
~400 mOther independent school
~550 mAcademy sponsor led
~550 mCommunity school
~650 mOther independent school
~700 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Eclectic mix of independent retailers along this key local high street
Growing dining scene from brunch spots to evening restaurants
Numerous agencies serving Battersea's active residential property market
Major retail, restaurant and leisure complex at the riverside development
Several boutique fitness studios and gyms within walking distance
Gyms & leisure
Thames-side park with boating lake, children's zoo and sports facilities
~0.7 miPublic athletics track and sports facilities within the park
~0.8 miSeveral traditional and gastro pubs on surrounding streets
~0.2 miTheatre, performance and community events programme year-round
~0.5 miCouncil-run leisure centre with pool and gym, on Burns Road
~0.5 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure serving SW11
Cable broadband available across much of the Battersea area
4G and 5G coverage from EE, Vodafone, Three and O2
Water and sewerage provider for SW11 5RA
Electricity distribution network operator for this area
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock of brick-built two- and three-storey terraces
Many larger period homes converted into popular purpose-built flats
Newer builds particularly towards the Queenstown Road riverside corridor
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social housing stock
Quiet tree-lined streets typical of inner south-west London
Transport
Train & Tube
Clapham Common
Clapham Common
Clapham South
Clapham South
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Clapham North
Clapham North
Bus stops
Queenstown Road stops
Frequent services towards Vauxhall, Chelsea and Clapham Junction
Lavender Hill stops
Services connecting Clapham Junction to Stockwell and central London
Battersea Park Road stops
Routes towards Nine Elms, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Queenstown Road
TfL hire bike docking station near Queenstown Road
Santander Cycles — Battersea Park
Docking station at the northern edge of Battersea Park
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Ubitricity On-Street Chargers
Lamp-post EV charging points on local residential streets
Battersea Power Station EV Hub
Multi-bay EV charging at the Power Station development car park
Defibrillators
Latchmere Leisure Centre Defibrillator
Publicly registered AED at the council leisure centre on Burns Road
Postboxes & Post Office
Battersea Post Office
Post Office counter services on Lavender Hill
Fuel stations
Local Petrol Stations
Fuel stations accessible via Queenstown Road and Wandsworth Road
Places of worship
Historic parish church serving the Battersea community
~0.3 miCatholic parish church on Battersea Park Road
~0.6 miActive Methodist congregation with community outreach programme
~0.4 miSeveral mosques serving the Muslim community in Battersea and Clapham
~0.5 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs close to the national average (69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
962 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 9 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 1,797.
Housing & utilities
Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses dominate the streetscape
SW11 consistently attracts strong buyer and renter interest
Nine Elms and Power Station schemes have lifted the wider area's profile
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Large Thames-side park under a mile away for recreation and nature
Moderate pollution levels typical of inner south London
Moderate traffic noise near Queenstown Road; quieter on residential streets
Parts of the wider SW11 area lie in Thames flood zone; check per address
FAQs
Where exactly is SW11 5RA?
SW11 5RA is in Battersea, inner south-west London, within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It sits near Queenstown Road, between Lavender Hill to the south and Battersea Park Road to the north.
What is the nearest Underground or rail station to SW11 5RA?
Several rail and Underground stations serve SW11 5RA — see the Transport section above for the nearest options with estimated distances. Both National Rail and London Underground connections are accessible within approximately a mile.
Which schools are near SW11 5RA?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the SW11 5RA area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings included.
What is the area around SW11 5RA like to live in?
Battersea is a popular, well-connected inner London neighbourhood with a strong community feel. The streets around SW11 5RA are mostly quiet Victorian terraces, with independent shops and cafés on Lavender Hill and Queenstown Road nearby, and Battersea Park easily accessible for outdoor activities.
Which council covers SW11 5RA?
SW11 5RA falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Council services including waste collection, planning and housing are provided by Wandsworth Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW11 5RA in?
SW11 5RA is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons.
What are approximate house prices like in SW11 5RA?
Battersea is one of inner London's more sought-after residential areas, and property values reflect this. Both flats (often in converted period buildings) and terraced houses command significant premiums relative to the national average. Check current listings and Land Registry data for the most up-to-date figures.
How do buses serve SW11 5RA?
Several TfL bus routes stop along Queenstown Road and Lavender Hill, providing frequent connections to Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Chelsea and central London. The area is generally well served by daytime and night bus services.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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