Map & location
Overview
SW11 7DS falls within the Nine Elms ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the historic district of Battersea. This stretch of the South Bank has undergone extraordinary transformation over the past decade, anchored by the £9 billion Nine Elms regeneration scheme that stretches from Vauxhall to Battersea Power Station. New residential towers, embassies, hotels and public realm improvements have reshaped what was once a largely industrial corridor into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood.
The area sits just south of the River Thames, within easy reach of Vauxhall Bridge and the cultural amenities of both Battersea and the wider South Bank. The Northern line extension, opened in 2021, has dramatically improved connectivity. Local landmarks include the iconic Battersea Power Station to the west and Nine Elms Lane running through the heart of the postcode, alongside New Covent Garden Market — the UK's largest fresh produce market.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £912,500, around 7% above the wider SW11 district average of £849,981 (HM Land Registry, 376 recent sales).
Getting here
SW11 7DS is well served by the London Underground via the Northern line, with stations recently opened as part of the Nine Elms extension providing direct access into the West End and the City. Several TfL bus routes run along Nine Elms Lane and Wandsworth Road, connecting the area to Vauxhall, Clapham, Stockwell and central London. The area also benefits from the River Bus pier at Battersea Power Station, operated by Thames Clippers, offering a scenic commute along the Thames. Cycling is well catered for, with the Cycle Superhighway CS8 providing a dedicated route towards Chelsea Bridge and beyond, and several Santander Cycles docking stations located nearby.
What it's famous for
Nine Elms is internationally recognised as the home of the New Covent Garden Market, supplying flowers and fresh produce to London's restaurants, hotels and florists since 1974. The area is also home to several foreign embassy compounds, most notably the large United States Embassy complex which relocated here in 2018, joining the Dutch and other diplomatic missions. The neighbouring Battersea Power Station — arguably London's most celebrated industrial landmark — has been sensitively converted into a retail, leisure and residential destination, housing the London flagship of Apple and numerous restaurants. The Nine Elms riverfront has become one of London's most photographed new skylines.
Services & facilities
UK's largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market
Major diplomatic complex opened in Nine Elms in 2018
Retail and leisure destination in the iconic converted power station
Local authority services for residents of the Nine Elms ward
Local community facilities serving new and established residents
Tourist attractions
Iconic Grade II* listed art deco power station, now retail and leisure
~600 mVast wholesale flower and produce market, open to public at weekends
~400 mBeloved 200-acre Thames-side park with lake, zoo and sports facilities
~1.0 kmNew public riverside promenade with views across to Pimlico
~300 mWorld-class gallery of British art, across Vauxhall Bridge
~1.5 kmHistoric public gardens on the north bank near Vauxhall Bridge
~900 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW82UD · 020 74115720
~750 mSW82UD · 020 74115728
~750 mSW82JB · 020 30494504
~800 mPharmacies
SW82LF · 02077 203285
~550 mSW82JS · 020 76226989
~750 mSW82UD · 020 76222821
~750 mDentists
SW82JS
~750 mSW82JS
~750 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St George's CofE Primary School, is ~550 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~550 mLocal authority nursery school
~650 mFoundation school
~700 mVoluntary aided school
~750 mCommunity school
~750 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major wholesale hub for fresh produce and flowers serving London
London flagship technology retail and corporate office presence
One of Europe's largest urban regeneration and construction programmes
Growing number of hotels, bars and restaurants along Nine Elms Lane
Several national embassies relocated to Nine Elms in recent years
Gyms & leisure
Tennis, cycling, children's zoo and events throughout the year
~1.0 kmMultiple gyms within the new Nine Elms developments
~400 mRegular commuter and leisure river services from Battersea Power Station Pier
~600 mMultiplex cinema within the Battersea Power Station complex
~650 mDedicated cycle route running east towards Chelsea Bridge
~200 mService providers
Full fibre and superfast broadband available across new developments
Cable broadband and TV services available in parts of the postcode
Electricity distribution for SW11 and the wider South London area
Weekly recycling and refuse collections for Nine Elms residents
Residential & community
High-rise riverside residential towers forming part of the regeneration
Luxury conversions and new builds within the power station complex
Contemporary residential quarter adjacent to the US Embassy
Mix of new private and affordable homes along the main arterial road
Section 106 affordable units interspersed across the regeneration zone
Transport
Train & Tube
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Nine Elms Underground Station
Nine Elms
Pimlico Station
Pimlico
Vauxhall
Vauxhall
Bus stops
Nine Elms Lane stops
Frequent services towards Vauxhall, Clapham and central London
Wandsworth Road / Bondway
Additional routes connecting to Stockwell, Oval and Victoria
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Nine Elms Lane
TfL hire bike docking station on Nine Elms Lane
Cycle Superhighway CS8
Dedicated protected cycle lane towards Chelsea Bridge and Pimlico
Santander Cycles — Battersea Power Station
Docking station near the power station entrance
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Nine Elms Lane EV Charging
On-street and car-park EV charge points in new development areas
Battersea Power Station Car Park EV
Multiple rapid chargers within the Power Station car park
Defibrillators
Nine Elms Lane Public Defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED unit in the Nine Elms regeneration zone
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Battersea Park Road
Nearest Post Office branch for parcels, banking and travel services
Fuel stations
BP Garage — Wandsworth Road
Petrol and diesel with shop, near Clapham junction
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving the wider Battersea area
~1.2 kmRoman Catholic church on Kensington Church Street area parishes
~1.5 kmOccasional multi-faith and community spiritual events
~1.5 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 224% above the national average (220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1254 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
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,216.
Housing & utilities
Majority of stock comprises post-2010 high-rise flats and apartments
Estimated majority of residents rent privately in new developments
Mix of shared ownership, private sale and social rented units
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Moderate NOx levels near Nine Elms Lane; improving as traffic patterns evolve
Battersea Park within 1 km; new public realm and pocket parks within regeneration
Ongoing construction noise in parts; road and river traffic audible
Parts near the Thames embankment have some residual flood risk; Thames Tideway works nearby
FAQs
Where exactly is the SW11 7DS postcode?
SW11 7DS is located in the Nine Elms ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the Battersea district of South West London, close to Nine Elms Lane and the River Thames.
Which council covers SW11 7DS?
SW11 7DS falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Local services including planning, housing, waste collection and council tax are administered by Wandsworth Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW11 7DS in?
SW11 7DS is within the Battersea parliamentary constituency.
What is Nine Elms like as a place to live?
Nine Elms is a modern, fast-changing neighbourhood dominated by new-build high-rise apartments, with excellent riverside access, improved Underground links, and proximity to Battersea Park and Battersea Power Station. It attracts young professionals and has a growing mix of cafés, restaurants and retail.
What is the nearest station to SW11 7DS?
SW11 7DS is served by stations on the Northern line extension, opened in 2021, bringing the area within easy reach of the tube network. See the transport section above for details.
Are there schools near SW11 7DS?
Several schools serve the Nine Elms and Battersea area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the Nine Elms regeneration?
Nine Elms is one of Europe's largest urban regeneration projects, transforming a former industrial and market corridor into a mixed residential, commercial and cultural district. It includes the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, new embassy buildings and thousands of new homes.
Is SW11 7DS close to Battersea Power Station?
Yes — Battersea Power Station is approximately 600 metres west of SW11 7DS, easily walkable along Nine Elms Lane or the riverside walk.
Nearby postcodes
Other postcodes near SW11 7DS:
Useful links
Official records and property listings for SW11 7DS: