Postcode SW8 4EB 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 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Central Gardens.
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.
Nine Elms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.1 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from SW8 4EB.
Nine Elms near SW8 4EB 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Battersea Power Station | Northern | Walking directions to Battersea Power Station |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Battersea Park | Southern | Walking directions to Battersea Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Queenstown Road | South Western | Walking directions to Queenstown Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Thorparch Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heathwall Quay | Small | Walking directions to Heathwall Quay |
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 4EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 197, Viridian Apartments, 75, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4DG | Flats | Leasehold | £472,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Flat 42, Viridian Apartments, 75, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4DA | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 75, Viridian Apartments, 75, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4DA | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Flat 79, Viridian Apartments, 75, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4DA | Flats | Leasehold | £487,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 99, Viridian Apartments, 75, Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4DB | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 |
In the SW8 4EB 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 4EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4ED | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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 | Sainsbury's Local | Kirtling Street, Wandsworth, SW11 8BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4EB, 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 4EB 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.
The median sale price around SW8 4EB in Nine Elms 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 4EB, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Newton Preparatory School and Sophia High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 4EB is Battersea Power Station in TfL zone 1, about 76 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 4EB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 4EB 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).