Welcome to Battersea

Battersea is a district located in the south-west of Greater London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames and is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Battersea Power Station and the Battersea Park. The area has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, with the construction of new residential and commercial buildings, making it a popular destination for young professionals and families.

Battersea is home to a diverse community, with a mix of cultures and nationalities. The area has a vibrant nightlife, with a range of bars, restaurants, and clubs to suit all tastes. The Battersea Arts Centre is a popular cultural hub, hosting a variety of events and performances throughout the year. The area is also known for its green spaces, with the Battersea Park being a popular destination for families and joggers alike.

Battersea is well-connected to the rest of London, with excellent transport links. The area is served by several bus routes, and the Battersea Park and Queenstown Road railway stations provide easy access to central London. The Northern Line extension to Battersea is currently under construction, which will further improve connectivity to the area. Overall, Battersea is a vibrant and dynamic district, offering a mix of culture, entertainment, and green spaces, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6°C

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Wind: 8.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Battersea Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jared Brading	Este Road Wandsworth London Greater London SW11 2TD 02072235611 School Website
Harris Academy Battersea Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Paula Leigh	401 Battersea Park Road Wandsworth London Greater London SW11 5AP 02076220026 School Website
L'ecole De Battersea Other Independent School Ages:3-12 Head Teacher Ms Frederique Brisset	Trott Street Battersea London SW11 3DS 2079243186 School Website
Saint John Bosco College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Dunne	Parkham Street Battersea Battersea Greater London SW11 3DQ 02079248310 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colette Morris	Batten Street Battersea Battersea Greater London SW11 2TH 02072282812 School Website
Chesterton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Danine Smith	Dagnall Street Battersea London SW11 5DT 2076221619 School Website
Thomass Battersea Other Independent School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mr Ben Thomas	28-40 Battersea High Street Wandsworth London Greater London SW11 3JB 02079780900 School Website
Westbridge Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Donal Daly	Bolingbroke Walk Wandsworth Westbridge Road London Greater London SW11 3NE 02072281293 School Website
Shaftesbury Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Oshunbunmi Richards	Ashbury Road Battersea Battersea Greater London SW11 5UW 02072283652 School Website
Falconbrook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Stella Smith	Wye Street Battersea Battersea Greater London SW11 2LX 02072287706 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clapham Junction St John'S Hill, Clapham, Greater London, SW11 2QP 0.57 Miles

Imperial Wharf Townmead Road, Chelsea, Greater London, SW6 2ZH 0.78 Miles

Queenstown Road Queenstown Road, Battersea, Greater London, SW8 4LP 0.84 Miles

Battersea Park Battersea Park Road, Battersea, Greater London, SW8 4BH 0.85 Miles

Wandsworth Road Brayburne Avenue, Wandsworth, Greater London, SW4 6AD 1.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Southwest Airport Cars 020 7223 2489 350 Battersea Park Road, London, Greater London, SW11 3BY 0.29 Miles
London Premier Cars 020 7228 8299 Office 10/Penhurst House/Battersea Pk Rd, London, Greater London, SW11 3BY 0.29 Miles
Smat Chauffeur Services 0845 625 7628 Tempo House, London, Greater London, SW11 2PJ 0.36 Miles
Papa Cars 020 7228 8554 Battersea Bridge Road, London, Greater London, SW11 3AN 0.37 Miles
Ag Battersea Cars And Minicabs 020 7223 9111 152 Battersea High Street, London, Greater London, SW11 3JR 0.37 Miles
Champion Cars 020 7062 1154 138 Battersea Park Road, London, Greater London, SW11 4LY 0.38 Miles
Unity Cars And Courier Services 020 7498 8853 325 Battersea Park Road, London, Greater London, SW11 4LS 0.38 Miles
City Centre Chauffeuring Ltd 020 7627 3535 319-323 Battersea Park Road, London, Greater London, SW11 4LT 0.38 Miles
Keens Quality Car Service 020 7228 5555 85 Falcon Road, London, Greater London, SW11 2PF 0.42 Miles
Z Cars 020 7622 2101 Culvert Road, London, Greater London, SW11 5BA 0.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
54 Cambridge Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
268 Battersea Park Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
31-30 Park Mansions / Albert Bridge Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
75 Shuttleworth Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
162 Sheepcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
33 Brynmaer Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Orbel Street / Octavia Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Battersea Bridge Road / Petworth Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
575 Battersea Park Road Mspo Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Este Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Culvert Road/Blondel Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Battersea Park Road / St Savoiurs Church Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
73 Albert Bridge Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Grayshott Road / Eversleigh Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Latchmere Road / Sabine Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridge Lane Annex - Covid Local Vaccination Service	20 Bridge Lane London SW11 3AD
Bridge Lane Group Practice 020 35380882	Bridge Lane Group Pract. Bridge Lane Health Centre 20 Bridge Lane, Battersea London SW11 3AD
Falcon Road Medical Centre 020 72283399	The Falcon Road Med.Ctr. 47 Falcon Road Battersea London SW11 2PH
Meadbank Care Home Gp Surgery	12 Parkgate Road London Greater London SW11 4NN
Battersea Fields Practice 020 76277100	Battersea Fields Practice 3 Austin Road Battersea London SW11 5JP

Local Stores

Battersea
27-35 Battersea Bridge Road
Battersea
London
Greater London
SW11 3BA
02079 247489
shop.8804@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR Brocklesby
237 Warmsworth Road
Balby
Doncaster
DN4 0TP
01302 855217
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Battersea
272 - 274 Battersea Park Road Battersea London SW11 3BS 0207 924 5350 battersea@medivet.co.uk Website 0.08 miles

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All Creatures Veterinary Surgery
85 Lavender Hill Battersea London SW11 5QL 020 7228 0648 info@allcreatures.co.uk Website 0.65 miles
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Voo Vets Battersea
644A Wandsworth Road Clapham London SW8 3JW 020 7738 8668 battersea@welovevoo.com Website 0.77 miles
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24hr Emergency Team 07714 295844
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Ct Vets Chelsea
9A Lamont Road Chelsea London SW10 0HP 0.94 miles


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Westside Veterinary Clinic
2 Burland Road Battersea London SW11 6SA 020 7223 7003 theclinic@westsidevets.co.uk Website 1.09 miles

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Goddard Veterinary Group
612 Kings Road Fulham London SW6 2DX 020 7736 5704 fulham@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.11 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas. Lancashire SW11 4BE 0.80 miles Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.

Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 2.21 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 3.97 miles

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Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 4.44 miles

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Wormwood Scrubs
Open Space In London, Dogs Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking At Weekends. Wild Birds Can Be Seen At Sunrise And Sunset. Lovely Open Space For Dogs To Run Free. There Is Also A Very Small Dog Enclosure In The Park If Your Dog Can Not Be Let Of Lead But You Want Them To Have Some Time To Run Free. 233 Scrubs Ln White City London Lancashire W10 6AH 4.47 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 4.53 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Weather Forecast

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