Postcode SW8 4DS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 253.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year. The nearest station is Battersea Power Station located about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Central Gardens.
Nine Elms has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Nine Elms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 253.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.7% 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.
The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SW8 4DS.
Nine Elms near SW8 4DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Battersea Power Station located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Queenstown Road (Battersea) | N/A | Walking directions to Queenstown Road (Battersea) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Thorparch Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £658,500 in Shaftesbury & Queenstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,750 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 115 | £550,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £853,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £915,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
In the SW8 4DS postcode area, located within Nine Elms, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 4DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4ED | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 34 Electric Boulvard, London, SW11 8BJ | Walking directions to Oseyo |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 5 Lumen Lane, London, SW8 5BN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | West Co. Food & Wine | 167 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BU | Walking directions to West Co. Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.