Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London

SW11 (Battersea): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SW11 (Battersea) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £735,551 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.8% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 23 schools with an SW11 postcode, and the nearest stations include Clapham Junction, Queenstown Road and Battersea Park.

House prices in SW11

1,092 homes sold in SW11 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £735,551. That's 3.8% lower than the 12 months before (£765,000). 72 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SW11

Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 49 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW11 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,913 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SW11

23 open schools have an SW11 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (1)

Primary schools (10)

Secondary schools (3)

All-through schools (1)

Special and other schools (8)

Stations near SW11

Council and wards

SW11 is covered by Wandsworth. Wards include Balham, Battersea Park, Falconbrook, Lavender, Nine Elms, Northcote, Shaftesbury & Queenstown and St Mary's.

Frequently asked questions

Is SW11 a safe area to live?

SW11 (Battersea) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SW11?

The median sale price in SW11 (Battersea) was £735,551 across 1,092 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.8% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SW11?

The nearest stations to the centre of SW11 are Clapham Junction (0.4 mi), Queenstown Road (0.8 mi), Battersea Park (0.9 mi) and Imperial Wharf (1 mi).

How many schools are there in SW11?

There are 23 open schools with an SW11 postcode, including 10 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SW11?

SW11 is covered by Wandsworth council.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.