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SW8 4AQ

Palmerston Way

Shaftesbury & Queenstown

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Overview

Postcode SW8 4AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Nine Elms area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year. The nearest station is Battersea Power Station, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heathbrook Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Nine Elms has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Nine Elms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SW8 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Nine Elms near SW8 4AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Battersea Power Station located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 4AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station
0.2 mi

2

Battersea Park

Southern

Walking directions to Battersea Park
0.2 mi

2

Queenstown Road

South Western

Walking directions to Queenstown Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeathbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Heathbrook Park
0.1 miCentral GardensSmallWalking directions to Central Gardens
0.5 miThorparch Road Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
12,035.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.11(+672%)
Theft from the person
60.41(+544%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.1(+61%)
Other theft
44.2(+287%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.91(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
26.84%
Other White
46
16.91%
African
39
14.34%
Other Black
24
8.82%
Caribbean
23
8.46%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
44.39%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.02%
No qualifications
26
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
46.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.91%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.94%
Owns outright
9
7.03%
Other social rented
7
5.47%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Shaftesbury & Queenstown

Median price£667,500
Price per sq ft£835
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £849K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £667,500 (about £835 per square foot) in Shaftesbury & Queenstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,000 up to £1,340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£975,000£934
Terraced60£858,750£911
Flats103£535,000£808

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaftesbury & Queenstown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£600,000£995,000£937,780
2017£565,000£895,000£850,000
2018£555,000£842,500£850,000
2019£591,675£935,000£832,500
2020£545,000£835,000£847,500
2021£550,000£973,500£868,500
2022£515,665£893,750£956,375
2023£570,000£720,000£915,000
2024£500,000£925,000£900,000
2025£532,475£1,051,500£900,000
2026£550,000£975,000£825,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£851£943£818
2017£813£931£790
2018£838£900£759
2019£791£603£810
2020£793£776£827
2021£796£922£822
2022£803£998£868
2023£847£656£871
2024£818£1,088£868
2025£811£856£915
2026£774£934£814
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury & Queenstown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Unit 6, Southside Industrial Estate, 15, Havelock Terrace, London, SW8 4AHOtherFreehold£1,350,000
08 Jul 20251A, Palmer Road, London, SW11 4FZOtherLeasehold£4,000,000
20 Jan 2026Apartment 36, Kensington House, 3, Palmer Road, London, SW11 4FAFlatsLeasehold£1,330,000
12 Dec 2025Apartment 22, Kensington House, 3, Palmer Road, London, SW11 4FAFlatsLeasehold£915,000
12 Mar 2025Apartment 13, Kensington House, 3, Palmer Road, London, SW11 4FAFlatsLeasehold£820,000

Schools

In the SW8 4AQ postcode area, located within Nine Elms, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNewton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 4AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 4AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressPrince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWest Co. Food & Wine167 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BUWalking directions to West Co. Food & Wine
0.2 miCostcutter178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4EDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miOseyo34 Electric Boulvard, London, SW11 8BJWalking directions to Oseyo
0.2 miLittle Waitrose326 Queenstown Road, London, SW11 8NEWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW8 4AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aydin Dikerdem

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sara Louise Beverley Apps

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Worrall

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nine ElmsE02007083
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 038DE01033132
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 4AQ

Is SW8 4AQ (Nine Elms) safe?

The area around SW8 4AQ records about 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW8 4AQ?

The median sale price around SW8 4AQ in Nine Elms is £667,500 (about £835 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 4AQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 4AQ, including Newton Preparatory School, St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and St George's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 4AQ?

The closest station to SW8 4AQ is Battersea Power Station in TfL zone 1, about 219 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 4AQ?

SW8 4AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 4AQ (Nine Elms) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 4AQ is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aydin Dikerdem (Labour Party), Sara Louise Beverley Apps (Labour Party) and Stephen Worrall (Labour Party).