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About Battersea
Battersea is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SW11 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Chelsea and Clapham.
Around 80,703 people live in Battersea, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Battersea sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Battersea
Families in Battersea have access to 916 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 £994K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £817K.
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 754 incidents recorded in May 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.
Healthcare in Battersea
There are 195 GP surgeries within three miles of Battersea, the nearest being Battersea Fields Practice (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Battersea
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Property Prices 13,104 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SW11 postcode area.
Household Income in Battersea ONS 2023
The average total household income in Battersea is approximately £84,349 a year before tax, 53% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £58,900. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £58,900.
Businesses in Battersea ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,548 active businesses based in Battersea, around 44 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 50 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Battersea 2,866 crimes · May 2026
Crime figures for Battersea are higher than the England and Wales average, with anti-social behaviour 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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Battersea
Of the 35,316 households in and around Battersea, 39% are owned, 23% are socially rented and 38% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Battersea.