Map & location
Overview
SW11 8EZ falls within the Nine Elms ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the rapidly transforming riverside district that stretches from Vauxhall to Battersea. The area is defined by landmark new developments including the iconic Battersea Power Station complex and the wider Nine Elms Opportunity Area, which has brought thousands of new homes, offices, embassies, and public spaces to what was previously a largely industrial corridor.
The neighbourhood sits close to Battersea Park to the west and the new US and Dutch embassies to the east, with the Thames Path running along the northern edge. South Lambeth Road and Wandsworth Road frame the postcode's southern and eastern approaches, while the regenerated streets around Embassy Gardens and Battersea Exchange characterise the immediate environment. This is a postcode in active transition, blending brand-new residential towers with established Battersea streets.
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
Nine Elms is served by the Northern line extension, with stations at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station providing fast links into the West End and the City. Numerous bus routes connect the area to Vauxhall interchange, Clapham Junction, and Chelsea Bridge. The Thames Clipper river-bus service operates from nearby Battersea Power Station Pier. Cyclists benefit from a well-used section of the CS8 Cycle Superhighway running along Wandsworth Road and the dedicated lanes through the Nine Elms development. Vauxhall Cross, a major bus and rail interchange, is approximately 15 minutes' walk to the north-east.
What it's famous for
Nine Elms is internationally recognised for the Battersea Power Station, the Grade II* listed Art Deco industrial cathedral whose distinctive four white chimneys have featured on countless album covers and films. The area was also home to the original New Covent Garden Market, London's wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market, which continues to operate here. The postcode sits within one of Europe's largest urban regeneration projects, having attracted global embassies, luxury residential towers and the Apple European HQ inside the restored power station.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning and local services for SW11 8EZ
Kerbside collections and local recycling centres
Public library on Lavender Hill, approx. 1.5 km south-west
Postal services within the Nine Elms development
Metropolitan Police covering the Nine Elms ward
Tourist attractions
Iconic Grade II* listed Art Deco power station turned retail and leisure destination
~1 km200-acre Thames-side park with sports facilities, a zoo and riverside walks
~0.8 kmLondon's wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market
~0.4 kmStriking modern embassy building set in a moated public plaza
~0.5 kmThames Clipper river-bus pier with views of the power station
~1 kmNew green corridor weaving through the regeneration zone
~0.2 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SW1V3EQ · 0800 0147440
~800 mSW1V3EB · 020 78341160
~950 mSW1V3EB · 02078 346969
~950 mPharmacies
SW1V3EN · 020 78347050
~700 mSW1W8QX · 020 77301080
~950 mSW1V3EB · 02078 348860
~950 mDentists
SW1V3HD
~600 mSW114LY
~1.0 kmSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St Gabriel's CofE Primary School, is ~550 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~550 mOther independent school
~550 mVoluntary aided school
~550 mVoluntary aided school
~750 mFurther education
~800 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Apple's European headquarters occupies the restored Battersea Power Station
High-end retail and restaurant complex inside the power station
Major wholesale market supplying restaurants and florists across London
US and Dutch embassies form a diplomatic cluster in the area
Multiple construction and property firms active in the regeneration area
Gyms & leisure
Public athletics track within Battersea Park
~1 kmModern fitness facilities within the power station complex
~1 kmTraditional local pub on Nine Elms Lane
~0.3 kmRiverside restaurant and bar quarter at Battersea Power Station
~1 kmDedicated cycle route linking Nine Elms to central London
~0.1 kmService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available in the development
Cable broadband serving parts of the Nine Elms area
4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Vodafone and Three
Electricity distribution for the South East London and Wandsworth area
Residential & community
Landmark residential towers with the Sky Pool, by EcoWorld Ballymore
Modern mixed-tenure development near Nine Elms Lane
High-specification flats within the historic power station building
Twin residential towers with river views on Vauxhall side of the ward
Affordable and private-sale homes in the regeneration zone
Transport
Train & Tube
Battersea Power Station Underground Station
Nine Elms
Pimlico Station
Pimlico
Nine Elms Underground Station
Nine Elms
Sloane Square
Sloane Square
Bus stops
Nine Elms Lane / Covent Garden Market
Frequent buses towards Vauxhall, Clapham and Stockwell
Wandsworth Road stops
Services towards Clapham Junction and Stockwell
Vauxhall Bus Station
Major interchange with routes across south and central London
Cycle hire
CS8 Cycle Superhighway
Dedicated cycle lane on Wandsworth Road connecting Nine Elms to Vauxhall and Chelsea
Santander Cycles docking station
Hire bikes available near Nine Elms Lane
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Embassy Gardens EV Charging
On-site EV charging points within Embassy Gardens development
Battersea Power Station Car Park
Public EV chargers in the power station retail car park
Defibrillators
Nine Elms Lane (public AED)
Defibrillator registered with The Circuit near the market entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Nine Elms Post Office counter
Post Office services within local convenience store
Fuel stations
Texaco, Wandsworth Road
Petrol station on Wandsworth Road near the railway bridge
Places of worship
Church of England parish church on Battersea Park Road
~0.9 kmRoman Catholic church on Kensington Church Street
~2.5 kmEvangelical church serving the wider Battersea community
~1.2 kmLocal mosque serving the Muslim community of SW8 and SW11
~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).
1121 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
Majority of stock is post-2015 high-rise private and shared-ownership flats
Among the highest new residential densities in outer-central London
Private sale, shared ownership and affordable rent all present in the zone
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Located near Wandsworth Road; NO₂ levels moderate, monitored by Wandsworth Council
Nine Elms Linear Park and Battersea Park within easy walking distance
Busy construction and road traffic; riverside areas notably quieter
Parts of Nine Elms are in Thames flood-risk zone 2; check Environment Agency maps
FAQs
Where exactly is SW11 8EZ?
SW11 8EZ is located in Nine Elms, Battersea, within the London Borough of Wandsworth. It sits in the regeneration corridor along the south bank of the Thames, roughly between Vauxhall Bridge and Battersea Park, close to Nine Elms Lane.
What is Nine Elms like as a place to live?
Nine Elms is one of London's newest and most rapidly developing neighbourhoods, characterised by modern high-rise residential buildings, new public spaces, and improving amenities. It appeals to professionals and young couples but can feel quite urban and construction-heavy as the regeneration continues.
Which council is SW11 8EZ in?
SW11 8EZ falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth, in the Nine Elms ward. Council services including planning, waste collection and housing are provided by Wandsworth Council.
Which parliamentary constituency does SW11 8EZ belong to?
SW11 8EZ is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near SW11 8EZ?
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.
Is Nine Elms well connected by public transport?
Yes. Nine Elms now has its own Underground station on the Northern line, opened as part of the 2021–22 extension. Multiple bus routes run from Nine Elms Lane and Wandsworth Road, and the Thames Clipper river bus calls at Battersea Power Station Pier.
What is Battersea Power Station and how close is it to SW11 8EZ?
Battersea Power Station is a Grade II* listed Art Deco landmark and major mixed-use development with shops, restaurants, offices and apartments. It is approximately 1 km from SW11 8EZ, easily walkable along Nine Elms Lane.
Is SW11 8EZ at risk of flooding?
Parts of the Nine Elms area are within Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 (medium probability of river flooding). Buyers and renters should check the Environment Agency's flood map and their property's specific flood-risk assessment.
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Useful links
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