Postcode SW8 4LL is located in a major urban area, within the Battersea Park ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Battersea Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battersea Park is £83,030 per year. The nearest station is Battersea Park, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Battersea Park.
Battersea Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Battersea Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battersea Park is £83,030 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from SW8 4LL.
Battersea Park near SW8 4LL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Battersea Park | Southern | Walking directions to Battersea Park |
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Battersea Park | Large | Walking directions to Battersea 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £1,787,550 | £996 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £775,000 | £847 |
| Flats | 146 | £650,000 | £880 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 18, Lurline Gardens, London, SW11 4DP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | First Floor Flat, 308, Queenstown Road, London, SW8 4LT | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 1A, Lurline Gardens, London, SW11 4DE | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 7A, Lurline Gardens, London, SW11 4DE | Flats | Leasehold | £690,100 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat C, 355, Queenstown Road, London, SW8 4LH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,060,000 |
In the SW8 4LL postcode area, located within Battersea Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 4LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 326 Queenstown Road, London, SW11 8NE | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Battersea Food & Wine | 179 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4LR | Walking directions to Battersea Food & Wine |
| 0.1 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 |
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 4LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony John Belton
Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Claire Katherine Davies
Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Victoria Oye Asante
Battersea Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Marsha de Cordova
Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 4LL records about 101 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW8 4LL in Battersea Park is £692,500 (about £889 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 4LL, 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 4LL is Battersea Park in TfL zone 2, about 102 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW8 4LL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,328 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 4LL is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anthony John Belton (Labour Party), Claire Katherine Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Victoria Oye Asante (Labour Party).