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Battersea Latchmere

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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Battersea Latchmere Population
7,900
Population density
17,865.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.51(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.24(-28%)
Other theft
8.1(-29%)
Vehicle crime
7.09(-24%)
Drugs
4.3(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£605,000
Price per sq ft£796
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £775K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 (about £796 per square foot) in Battersea Latchmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battersea Latchmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£2,122,500£976
Semi-Detached1£775,000£847
Flats37£530,000£745

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battersea Latchmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battersea Latchmere.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£600,000£2,250,000
2017£592,500£1,780,000
2018£477,500£1,800,000
2019£470,000£1,482,500
2020£476,500£1,897,500
2021£532,500£2,171,000
2022£521,000£2,040,000
2023£578,750£1,040,000
2024£515,000£1,034,750
2025£532,500£2,150,000
2026£478,150£900,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battersea Latchmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battersea Latchmere.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£774£1,035
2017£730£931
2018£647£813
2019£662£836
2020£654£866
2021£757£985
2022£720£954
2023£759£829
2024£775£888
2025£729£1,015
2026£764£889
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battersea Latchmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battersea Latchmere in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.