Map & location
Overview
SW11 8DQ falls within the Nine Elms ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the Battersea area of south-west inner London. Nine Elms has undergone one of the most dramatic regeneration programmes in the capital over the past decade, anchored by the redevelopment of the iconic Battersea Power Station site and the wider Nine Elms Opportunity Area stretching along the south bank of the Thames between Vauxhall and Chelsea Bridge.
The immediate surroundings blend new-build residential towers and mid-rise apartment schemes with the established Battersea street grid to the south. The New Covent Garden Market — London's wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market — lies close by, and the broad open spaces of Battersea Park are within easy walking distance to the west. The area is well served by the Northern line extension stations that opened in 2021, placing the West End and the City firmly within commuting range.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £964,600, around 13% above the wider SW11 district average of £849,981 (HM Land Registry, 635 recent sales).
Getting here
SW11 8DQ benefits from excellent connectivity following the 2021 opening of the Northern line extension, which brought Underground services to Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station for the first time. Multiple bus routes run along Wandsworth Road, Nine Elms Lane and nearby arterial roads, linking the area to Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Victoria and the wider south London bus network. Cyclists can use the Cycle Superhighway CS8 and the riverside path along the Albert Embankment and Battersea Park Road. The Thames Clipper Uber Boat service operates from nearby Battersea Power Station Pier, providing a scenic river commute to the City and Canary Wharf. Parking is limited in this high-density regeneration zone, and residents should check the Wandsworth controlled parking zone restrictions before driving.
What it's famous for
Nine Elms is world-famous for the Battersea Power Station, the art deco Grade II* listed building whose four chimneys have appeared on countless album covers, films and television programmes — most iconically on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals. The power station reopened as a major retail, dining and entertainment destination in 2022. The area is also home to the Embassy of the United States of America, which relocated from Grosvenor Square to a purpose-built building in Nine Elms in 2018. New Covent Garden Market, the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market in the UK, operates from the heart of Nine Elms and supplies much of London's restaurant and hotel trade.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing planning, waste and housing services
Victorian public library on Lavender Hill, approx. 1.5 km south
Counter services within the regeneration zone
Kerbside collection and recycling point nearby
Tourist attractions
Iconic Grade II* listed art deco power station, now a retail and leisure destination
~500 mExpansive Thames-side park with boating lake, sculpture and sports facilities
~800 mUK's largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market
~400 mPurpose-built American embassy that relocated here in 2018
~600 mRotating public art installations within the power station development
~500 mThames Path section with views across to Chelsea and Pimlico
~300 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW1V3EQ · 0800 0147440
~800 mSW1V3EB · 020 78341160
~900 mSW1V3EB · 02078 346969
~900 mPharmacies
SW1V3EN · 020 78347050
~700 mSW1V3EB · 02078 348860
~900 mSW114LX · 02077 204951
~1.0 kmDentists
SW1V3HD
~650 mSW82JS
~1.1 kmSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Newton Preparatory School, is ~500 m away.
Other independent school
~500 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mAcademy sponsor led
~850 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Major wholesale hub supplying London's hospitality sector
Multi-brand retail, restaurant and office space in the landmark building
Large diplomatic campus generating substantial local employment
Ongoing residential and commercial development across the opportunity area
Growing hotel and serviced apartment provision for business visitors
Gyms & leisure
400 acres of parkland, athletics track, tennis courts and boating lake
~800 mGym and wellness options within the power station development
~500 mRiverside walking and cycling route along the south bank
~300 mDiverse dining options including the Electric Boulevard
~500 mBoutique cinema within the regenerated turbine hall area
~500 mService providers
Full fibre (FTTP) available across the new-build Nine Elms development
Cable broadband coverage in Battersea and Nine Elms
All four major networks provide 4G/5G coverage in Nine Elms
Electricity distribution network operator for south-east England
Water and sewerage services for this postcode
Residential & community
High-rise residential towers forming part of the Nine Elms regeneration
Contemporary riverside apartments near the Thames
Mixed-tenure riverside residential scheme by Berkeley Homes
Landmark development adjacent to the US Embassy with sky pool
Traditional two-storey brick terraces on the southern fringes of the ward
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 / Wandsworth Road stops
Frequent buses toward Vauxhall, Victoria, Clapham Junction and Stockwell
Battersea Power Station Bus Stand
Additional routes serving the power station development
Cycle hire
Cycle Superhighway CS8
Signed route towards Westminster and Wandsworth via Battersea Park Road
Santander Cycles Docking Station
Hire bikes available at docking stations within the Nine Elms zone
Thames Path Cycling Route
Off-road riverside path linking to Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Battersea Power Station Car Park EV Chargers
Multiple rapid chargers within the power station underground car park
Nine Elms On-Street Charging
Wandsworth Council lamp-post EV chargers installed across the regeneration area
Defibrillators
Battersea Power Station AED
Publicly accessible defibrillator within the shopping centre
Postboxes & Post Office
Nine Elms Post Office
Counter services in the local parade
Fuel stations
Texaco / BP Stations
Nearest fuel stations on Wandsworth Road and South Lambeth Road
Places of worship
Historic parish church on St George's Square serving the local community
~1.0 kmCatholic church on Kensington Church Street — Battersea parish church nearby
~1.2 kmHosts interfaith and community gatherings in the historic Grand Hall
~1.5 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 427% above the national average (358.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1109 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 3 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 2,037.
Housing & utilities
New-build towers skew heavily toward private rented and owner-occupier flats
Most new stock in Nine Elms consists of purpose-built flats
Several sites still under construction within the wider opportunity area
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Entire area is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone
Parts of Nine Elms sit within the Thames tidal flood plain; defences are in place
Major green space within 800 m providing air quality and biodiversity benefits
Proximity to Wandsworth Road and construction activity generates elevated noise levels
FAQs
Where exactly is SW11 8DQ?
SW11 8DQ is located in the Nine Elms ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the Battersea area of inner south-west London, close to the Thames between Vauxhall and Chelsea Bridge.
What is Nine Elms like to live in?
Nine Elms is a rapidly regenerating riverside neighbourhood dominated by modern high-rise apartment buildings. It is cosmopolitan, well-connected and lively, with significant ongoing development, the Battersea Power Station leisure destination nearby, and good access to Battersea Park.
Which council covers SW11 8DQ?
SW11 8DQ falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. The ward is Nine Elms. Wandsworth Council provides local services including planning, waste collection and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency is SW11 8DQ in?
SW11 8DQ is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency.
What schools serve the SW11 8DQ area?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Nine Elms and wider Battersea area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to SW11 8DQ by public transport?
The area is served by the Northern line extension, multiple bus routes on Nine Elms Lane and Wandsworth Road, and the Thames Clipper river bus service from Battersea Power Station Pier. Cycle Superhighway CS8 also provides a fast route to central London.
What is Battersea Power Station and how close is it?
Battersea Power Station is the Grade II* listed art deco landmark, now a major retail, dining and entertainment destination, located approximately 500 metres from SW11 8DQ on the Thames riverside.
Is SW11 8DQ in a ULEZ or congestion charge zone?
Yes — the entire Nine Elms area is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It is not within the Congestion Charge Zone, which ends north of the river in this area.
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Useful links
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