About Battersea

Battersea is a town in Wandsworth, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Chelsea and Clapham.

School Ratings in Battersea

Families in Battersea have access to 913 local schools. Thomas's Battersea, Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre and Harris Academy Battersea are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Battersea

Homes sell for an average of £1.0M locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £825K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Battersea

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Battersea, with 480 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Battersea

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Battersea around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Battersea

Battersea benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 13,594 sales

Average Price £1.01M
£600 £177.45M
Detached £3.08M 56
Semi £1.6M 287
Terraced £1.35M 2,608
Flat £825K 10,079

Deprivation and Employment in Battersea IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Battersea are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
2/10
14,480 Children (0-15) 16%
68,920 Working Age 75%
11,619 Older (60+) 13%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 28.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Battersea 2,476 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Battersea are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

617 Violence & Sexual Offences
480 Anti-Social Behaviour
226 Vehicle Crime
223 Other Theft
172 Shoplifting
141 Burglary
108 Public Order
107 Criminal Damage & Arson
107 Theft from Person
106 Drugs
96 Robbery
52 Bicycle Theft
23 Other Crime
18 Weapons
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Queenstown Road Train Station 0.3 miles
Battersea Park Train Station 0.3 miles
Wandsworth Road Train Station 0.6 miles
Clapham High Street Train Station 0.9 miles
Clapham Junction Train Station 1 miles
Imperial Wharf Train Station 1.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Wandsworth
Ward Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Constituency Battersea
Parish Wandsworth, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Battersea 11 people

Bryan Marshall
Television actor
British actor (1938–2019)
David Battley
Actor
British actor (1935-2003)
David Wingrove
Writer
British writer
Gareth Hunt
Actor
British actor (1942–2007)
Jimmie Nicol
Singer
English drummer
Julian Bream
Composer
English classical guitarist and lutenist (1933–2020)
Michael Aspel
Actor
English newsreader and television presenter
Monie Love
Actor
British rapper
Peter Houseman
Association football player
English footballer (1945-1977)
Peter Smith
Catholic priest
Roman Catholic archbishop (1943-2020)
Robin Rimbaud
Photographer
British electronic musician (born 1964)