Located just south of the river in the borough of Wandsworth, Battersea is a popular neighbourhood filled with families and young professionals. Battersea has a strong residential feel, and plenty of green open space. With excellent amenities on its doorstep, living in Battersea has become increasingly popular.
Safe area
Excellent amenities
Welcoming community
Battersea has an abundance of parks and green spaces for you to explore. Take a stroll through the 200 acres of green space in Battersea Park, as well as Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common, which fall into the Battersea boundary.
Having just opened a new Underground station on the Northern Line, Battersea now has its own Zone 1 tube service. Battersea is also home to Clapham Junction, where you can get into Victoria in four minutes and to Waterloo in just ten.
Battersea is home to Northcote Road, one of London’s trendiest and most eclectic shopping streets. Not to mention the wide variety of independent bars, restaurants and cafes.
Families, Young Professionals, Welcoming Community
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Transport links, Green Spaces
Living in Battersea is very safe. Wandsworth’s crime rates are some of the lowest in all of the London boroughs.
Northcote Road is a shopping street in Battersea which stretches over half a mile. As well as many independent cafes and shops, Northcote Road has an historic food market as well as the indoor Northcote Road Antiques Market. You’ll also find a number of small, family run restaurants that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, head to Battersea Park. There’s plenty to see and do, with a riverside promenade, a large lake, ecological areas and sports facilities. In the warmer months the park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats, each holding up to 5 people. You can also enjoy a fireworks display in the park every November.
Battersea Flower Station is an award winning, independent garden centre and florist. They sell absolutely everything that a plant lover could need, from indoor plants, to balcony plants and much more. They also have a herb shop, a succulent shed and a florist stall.
Northcote Road is a shopping street in Battersea which stretches over half a mile. As well as many independent cafes and shops, Northcote Road has an historic food market as well as the indoor Northcote Road Antiques Market. You’ll also find a number of small, family run restaurants that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, head to Battersea Park. There’s plenty to see and do, with a riverside promenade, a large lake, ecological areas and sports facilities. In the warmer months the park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats, each holding up to 5 people. You can also enjoy a fireworks display in the park every November.
Battersea Flower Station is an award winning, independent garden centre and florist. They sell absolutely everything that a plant lover could need, from indoor plants, to balcony plants and much more. They also have a herb shop, a succulent shed and a florist stall.
House
£2,999
Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property
Halls
£944
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£125
Per month
Wi-Fi
£37
Per month
Council Tax
£559
Per year
Fibre Download Speed
62.5Mbps
Fibre Upload Speed
20Mbps
5G/4G
Good Coverage
Based on all major phone networks
Pint of Beer
£5
Gym Membership
£36
Per month
Weekly Food Shop
£28
An expert coffee roastery, serving delicious hot drinks.
An Australian inspired cafe, offering quality coffee and a large brunch menu.
A nostalgic bar and restaurant with retro memorabilia that will remind you of your school days.
A party bar with live music six nights a week and cocktails and pizza to keep you fuelled.
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Living in Battersea comes with many perks, with excellent transport links, lots of amenities and a very welcoming community. A lot of families with children live in Battersea, giving the area a sociable and friendly atmosphere.
Battersea has a very low crime rate and is among the top ten safest cities in London.
Those already living in Battersea knew of the frustrations of not having a tube station in the area. However there is now a brand new Zone 1 tube station called Battersea Power Station. It is located on Battersea Park Road.
Based on a three bed property, the average rent price in Battersea is approximately £2,999 per month
Depending on the location and size of your home, the Council Tax band for Battersea falls between £559.41 for Tax Band A and £559.41 for Tax Band H. To find out the exact amount, look up your property by postcode on GOV.UK.