Lakeside paths, tree-lined avenues and plenty of room to run: a proper city escape, just minutes from home, and our kids' favourite day out. Watch on Instagram
SW11 · Area guide
Battersea
A 200-acre park, riverside mansion flats, Northcote Road brunches and the Power Station on the doorstep.
- Battersea Park
- Mansion flats
- Power Station
- Northcote Road
- Clapham Junction
- Northern line
- Low council tax
Life in Battersea
Why we love living here.
When we ask our kids where they want to go, the answer is almost always Battersea Park. It's our favourite city escape, just minutes from home, and one of the big reasons people fall for this corner of South West London.
Battersea has a lot of personality packed into one postcode: grand mansion blocks facing the park, the reborn Power Station on the river, the family streets and weekend market around Northcote Road, and Clapham Junction for getting almost anywhere. Most of Battersea sits in the London Borough of Wandsworth, so it shares Wandsworth's famously low council tax.
The neighbourhoods within
Which Battersea is yours?
Battersea Park & Prince of Wales Drive
Red-brick Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks lining the park, many with high ceilings, bay windows and leafy views, plus period terraces on the streets around Battersea Park station.
Perfect for: Anyone who wants a big flat, character and a 200-acre back garden.
Battersea Power Station & Nine Elms
The landmark Power Station, restored with shops, restaurants and riverside apartments, alongside the new towers of Nine Elms and its own Northern line station.
Perfect for: Professionals and downsizers who want lock-up-and-leave living, river views and the Tube.
Northcote Road & "Between the Commons"
Rows of Victorian family houses between Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common, the area often nicknamed "Nappy Valley", with Northcote Road's cafés, independent shops and weekend market.
Perfect for: Families who want a house, a garden and a lively high street.
Clapham Junction & Lavender Hill
A mix of Victorian terraces and conversion flats close to the station, with St John's Road shopping, Battersea Arts Centre and plenty of places to eat and drink.
Perfect for: First-time buyers and commuters who want to be close to everything.
Now showing
Battersea, on film.
An afternoon in Nappy Valley. Locals, settle this: do you call it Nappy Valley or Between the Commons? An afternoon on Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, the family streets between the commons in SW11.
We film every home we sell or let, and the neighbourhood around it.
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Connected, without the chaos.
- Clapham JunctionOne of the UK's busiest stations, with frequent trains to London Waterloo and London Victoria, plus the Overground.
- Battersea Power StationNorthern line Tube station, opened in 2021, with trains via Kennington to Charing Cross and the West End.
- Battersea Park & Queenstown RoadTrains to London Victoria and London Waterloo from the edge of the park.
- Battersea Power Station PierRiver bus services along the Thames.
- Buses & cyclingPlenty of bus routes into Chelsea and the West End, and cycle routes along the river.
Green space
Parks, river and room to breathe.
- Battersea Park: the boating lake, the Peace Pagoda, Go Ape, the children's zoo and acres of open space by the Thames
- Clapham Common: open fields, ponds and cafés on the eastern edge
- Wandsworth Common: lakes and playgrounds to the south-west
- The Thames Path: riverside walks towards Chelsea and Wandsworth
Living in Battersea: your questions
Is Battersea a good place to live?
Battersea is one of South West London's most popular areas, with Battersea Park, the Thames, the restored Power Station, Northcote Road's cafés and shops, and excellent transport from Clapham Junction and the Northern line. It suits professionals, couples and families alike.
How long does it take to get to central London from Battersea?
Trains from Clapham Junction reach London Waterloo and London Victoria in under 10 minutes. Battersea Power Station is on the Northern line, and Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations have trains to Victoria and Waterloo.
Is Battersea in Wandsworth?
Most of Battersea is in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which is known for having some of the lowest council tax in the country. The exact amount depends on your property's council tax band.
What types of homes are there in Battersea?
Everything from the Victorian and Edwardian mansion flats along Prince of Wales Drive and new apartments at Battersea Power Station to Victorian family houses between the Commons and conversion flats near Clapham Junction.
Which part of Battersea is best for families?
Families often look between Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common, around Northcote Road, for the houses and gardens, or near Battersea Park for space to play. The best fit depends on your budget, commute and schools, so we're always happy to talk it through.
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Tools and other guides
- Free Position Review
A written price range for your home, with the local sales behind it.
- Cost of selling calculator
Agent and legal fees, your mortgage and any tax: what you would walk away with.
- Let-only vs managed calculator
Compare letting fees and see what you would keep in the first year.
- Find your patch
Seven quick questions to match you with a South West London neighbourhood.
- Wandsworth area guide
The river, Old York Road, the Ram Quarter and Wandsworth Common.
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