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Battersea Latchmere

About

Battersea Latchmere sits in the north of Wandsworth, bordering Clapham Junction. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and several large council estates. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Lavender Hill, which provides local shops and services.

A notable local landmark is the Latchmere Leisure Centre, with its distinctive wave-shaped roof. The area is also home to the Battersea Arts Centre, housed in the former Battersea Town Hall, which is a major hub for community and creative events.

Area overview

On average Battersea Latchmere has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battersea Latchmere is £71,604 per year. There are 2 schools in Battersea Latchmere: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Battersea Latchmere is home to around 7,900 people, with a population density of about 17,865.2 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Battersea Latchmere Population

7,900

Population density

17,865.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.65(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.39(-20%)

Other theft

8.73(-25%)

Vehicle crime

6.46(-33%)

Drugs

4.68(-23%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,783

35.23%

Other White

1,412

17.87%

African

793

10.04%

Caribbean

729

9.23%

Other

340

4.3%

Total population: 7,900

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,204

49.41%

No qualifications

931

14.36%

Level 3 (A level)

843

13%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

623

9.61%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

490

7.56%

Total 16+ residents: 6,484

Housing

Social rents from council

1,349

40.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

803

23.88%

Owns with a mortgage

502

14.93%

Owns outright

461

13.71%

Other social rented

128

3.81%

Total households: 3,363

Property prices in Battersea Latchmere

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £589,500 in Battersea Latchmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battersea Latchmere over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	42	£545,000	£216,250	£402,275	£678,750	£819,000
Terraced	5	£1,720,000	£776,000	£1,100,000	£2,095,000	£2,499,000

10 years median price trend in Battersea Latchmere

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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