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Battersea Park

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About

Battersea Park ward occupies a northern section of the London Borough of Wandsworth, centred around its namesake green space. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside modern apartment developments. Its western boundary runs close to the railway lines approaching Clapham Junction station, one of the UK's busiest transport interchanges. The Thames Path follows the ward's northern edge along the river.

The expansive Battersea Park itself defines the area, containing a boating lake, subtropical gardens, and the Peace Pagoda overlooking the water. The park's former funfair site is now home to a modern children's playground and sports facilities. To the south, the grid of streets includes local shops and cafes catering to residents. The old Battersea Power Station, though a prominent landmark, actually lies just outside the ward's boundary in the neighbouring borough.

Area overview

On average Battersea Park has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battersea Park is £77,381 per year. There are 2 schools in Battersea Park: 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 Park is home to around 19,176 people, with a population density of about 10,643.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Battersea Park Population
19,176
Population density
10,643.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.87(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.07(+19%)
Shoplifting
15.44(+55%)
Other theft
15.18(+33%)
Vehicle crime
14.03(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,966
36.33%
Other White
4,098
21.37%
African
1,628
8.49%
Caribbean
1,223
6.38%
Other
793
4.14%
Total population: 19,175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,199
56.82%
No qualifications
1,965
12.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,901
11.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,271
7.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
966
5.97%
Total 16+ residents: 16,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,812
33.07%
Social rents from council
2,180
25.63%
Owns outright
1,457
17.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,277
15.02%
Other social rented
292
3.43%
Total households: 8,504

Property prices in Battersea Park

Median price£692,500
Price per sq ft£889
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £1.1M

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £692,500 (about £889 per square foot) in Battersea Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £4,100,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£1,787,550£996
Semi-Detached1£775,000£847
Flats146£650,000£880

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battersea Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battersea Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£845,000£1,290,000£1,707,500
2017£930,000£1,750,000£1,802,500
2018£850,000£550,000£1,830,000
2019£625,000£1,647,500£1,525,000
2020£737,000£1,785,000£1,735,000
2021£595,000£717,500£2,262,500
2022£610,000£1,850,050£2,210,000
2023£612,000£1,975,000£2,087,500
2024£660,000£700,000£1,622,500
2025£675,000£1,500,000
2026£650,000£775,000£1,300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battersea Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battersea Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£805£850£834
2017£1,213£874£903
2018£1,180£532£902
2019£886£874£824
2020£844£932£944
2021£853£703£1,005
2022£858£1,029£989
2023£878£1,007£1,049
2024£898£1,032£1,045
2025£868£1,015
2026£900£847£889
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battersea Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battersea Park 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Battersea Park ward.

Local councillors

Anthony John Belton

Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Claire Katherine Davies

Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Victoria Oye Asante

Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Battersea Park

SW114BW

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW114RY

Rosenau Crescent

SW115HX

Francis Chichester Way

SW114BH

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW115BE

Roydon Close

SW114LY

Battersea Park Road

SW113JL

Parkham Street

SW114LN

Battersea Park Road

SW115GY

Burns Road

SW115BW

Sheepcote Lane

SW114EH

Radstock Street

SW115BX

Rowditch Lane

SW115JD

Charlotte Despard Avenue

SW113QB

Battersea Park

SW114RX

Cambridge Road

SW114AY

Battersea Bridge Road

SW114SJ

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW114AX

Hester Road

SW115DP

Dagnall Street

SW115JA

Charlotte Despard Avenue

SW114AD

Maskelyne Close

SW114EZ

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW115BY

Rowditch Lane

SW118EW

Queenstown Road

SW115AS

Culvert Road

SW115HY

Francis Chichester Way

SW114LZ

Battersea Park Road

SW115BB

Culvert Road

SW114RJ

Searles Close

SW118NT

Queenstown Road

SW114EY

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW114HZ

Meath Street

SW115JR

Latchmere Street

SW113QE

Hyde Lane

SW118EE

Queenstown Road

SW113TQ

Westbridge Road

SW115DU

Dagnall Street

SW114QB

Albert Bridge Road

SW114SS

Wendle Square

SW115AG

Burns Road

SW114HJ

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW118NF

Battersea Park

SW115EU

Golding Terrace

SW114TA

Battersea Park

SW114RB

Worfield Street

SW114JA

Meath Street

SW114PZ

Battersea Park

SW114HN

Kassala Road

SW115BF

Battersea Park Road

SW114NQ

Parkgate Road

SW115JN

Austin Road

SW114HP

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW115DG

Battersea Park Road

SW114AR

Hester Road

SW115BT

Sheepcote Lane

SW115AE

Joubert Street

SW118NS

Sopwith Way

SW115AP

Battersea Park Road

SW112FW

Battersea Park

SW114EA

Warriner Gardens

SW115BZ

Henley Street

SW114PE

Albert Bridge Road

SW114BU

All Saints Court

SW114DG

Lurline Gardens

SW114PH

Albert Bridge Road

SW114PJ

Parkgate Road

SW114HQ

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW118EP

Queenstown Road

SW118BW

Queenstown Road

SW113JN

Parkham Street

SW114DE

Lurline Gardens

SW113TG

Randall Close

SW114AE

Maskelyne Close

SW113TF

Surrey Lane

SW115HJ

Rawson Street

SW84LH

Queenstown Road

SW115HH

Newtown Street

SW114LA

Battersea Park Road

SW114PT

Kersley Street

SW115HT

Francis Chichester Way

SW113PT

Surrey Lane

SW114LX

Battersea Park Road

SW114LQ

Battersea Park Road

SW115DB

Dagnall Street

SW114PA

Albert Bridge Road

SW115AX

Culvert Road

SW114HG

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW114AJ

Hester Road

SW114QT

Watford Close

SW118PP

Queenstown Road

SW114NZ

Anhalt Road

SW114NL

Parkgate Road

SW114AN

Hester Road

SW114EN

Brynmaer Road

SW114EX

Prince Of Wales Drive

SW114JW

Cupar Road

SW115AR

Culvert Road

SW114EW

Brynmaer Road

SW118NU

Queenstown Road

SW113PL

Westbridge Road