Postcode SW8 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Queenstown Road & Patmore area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Battersea Park, about 0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heathbrook Park.
Queenstown Road & Patmore has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Queenstown Road & Patmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £61,232 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from SW8 4BU.
Queenstown Road & Patmore near SW8 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Battersea Park located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Battersea Park | Southern | Walking directions to Battersea Park |
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Queenstown Road | South Western | Walking directions to Queenstown Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Battersea Power Station | Northern | Walking directions to Battersea Power Station |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heathbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heathbrook Park |
| 0.1 mi | Central Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Queenstown Green | Small | Walking directions to Queenstown Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £975,000 | £934 |
| Terraced | 60 | £858,750 | £911 |
| Flats | 103 | £535,000 | £808 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat A, 155, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BU | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Apartment 14, 10, St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4DN | Flats | Leasehold | £208,750 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Apartment 3, 22, Patcham Terrace, London, SW8 4EY | Flats | Leasehold | £847,900 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Apartment 1, 18, Patcham Terrace, London, SW8 4EY | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 6, Patcham Terrace, London, SW8 4EY | Flats | Leasehold | £710,000 |
In the SW8 4BU postcode area, located within Queenstown Road & Patmore, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | West Co. Food & Wine | 167 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BU | Walking directions to West Co. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Battersea Park Road, Wandsworth, SW8 4EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Prince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Battersea Food & Wine | 179 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4LR | Walking directions to Battersea Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 326 Queenstown Road, London, SW11 8NE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aydin Dikerdem
Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026
Sara Louise Beverley Apps
Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Worrall
Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026
Marsha de Cordova
Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 4BU records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SW8 4BU in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £667,500 (about £835 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 4BU, including Newton Preparatory School, St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and Sophia High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 4BU is Battersea Park in TfL zone 2, about 75 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW8 4BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 4BU 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).