Welcome to Battersesa & Wandsworth

Battersea & Wandsworth

Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Battersesa & Wandsworth

Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Battersea and Wandsworth, you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.

A little bit of history

Battersea was previously part of Surrey and has been settled since Saxon times, when the tiny village was centred on St Mary’s Church; a version built in the 1700s is still standing in the same place today. The area was mostly agricultural, with the growing of lavender, asparagus and raising pigs. Industrial development brought silk, malt, corn and chemical factories to the area, separated by wharfs along the river for ease of transportation. The power station, with its iconic towers, was completed in 1939.

There is an array of different types of residential property in the area, from recent riverside developments to the more traditional workers cottages in the Shaftsbury Estate and the large merchant houses in the Toast Rack that back directly onto Wandsworth Common - the name refers to the streets leading off of Trinity Road to the west of Wandsworth Common where there are generously proportioned homes from the early 20th century. The area ‘Between the Commons’ of Clapham and Wandsworth is also popular.

Why move to Battersea and Wandsworth?

The area plays host to the world-famous New Covent Garden Market where millions of pounds worth of fruit and vegetables change hands every single week – it’s one of the UK’s largest fruit and veg wholesale markets. Battersea Dogs Home also plays a part in the area’s prominence on the London map as well as Battersea Park with its Peace Pagoda and zoo. As you’d expect with an area so close to central London, Battersea and Wandsworth benefit from fantastic transport links into the City of London.

Battersea has a real sense of community, with the small-town feel being one of the major reasons why local residents feel so passionately about where they live. Successful independent businesses blend seamlessly with some of the more boutique style fashion shops and there is a real feeling of community around the hubs of Northcote Road and Bellevue Road. There is supermarket shopping at Asda Clapham Junction, with Waitrose, Cooperative and Sainsbury’s Local accessed from Battersea Park Road.

Located in the borough of Wandsworth in South West London, Battersea is probably best known for its iconic landmarks Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Bridge and Battersea Park.

Given this impressive and iconic landscape it is hard to believe that the district began as an island settlement in the Thames and was used primarily as farmland until the Industrial Revolution struck and transformed the landscape.

Fast-forward to 2020, and Battersea has a bustling nightlife and amenities, first-class eateries and the stamp of approval from celebrity residents such as the actress Gemma Arterton and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and a certain future King.

A less hectic option than its near neighbour Clapham, Battersea attracts a diverse mix of professionals, young couples and families. As well as lots of outdoor green space, sweeping riverside views and plenty of after-hours choices, residents also benefit from some of the lowest tax rates in the country (which some speculate is due in part to the number of MPs living in the area but we couldn’t possibly comment!).

With the addition of a new underground station and the large-scale regeneration of Battersea Power Station into a community ‘power house’ (sorry!) of restaurants, shops, parks, cultural spaces and one of a kind living accommodation, Battersea is a tempting option for those wanting to relocate to the South West.

Battersea’s close proximity to the river means you can also take the RB6 water taxi, operating between Putney and Blackfriars, which stops at Wandsworth Riverside Quarter. Or hop on the Thames Clipper with regular services into central London between Battersea Power Station and Tower pier.

There are also plenty of buses around the clock, including the 137, 344, 44, and 452 routes. For more on London’s transport network, please visit TFL.

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FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Battersea, Wandsworth and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..

Adele,

Singer

Bob Geldofl,

Singer and Songwriter

James Aldridge – Writer Lionel Barber – Journalist, Editor of the Financial Times Johnny Briggs – Actor, best known for playing Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street Kathleen Byron – Actress Emma Chambers – Actress, known for her role as ‘Alice’ in The Vicar of Dibley G. K. Chesterton – Writer Adrian Chiles – Television Presenter Craig Eastmond – Footballer Pixie Geldof – Socialite and Model Ainsley Harriott – Chef Harry Hill – Comedian Gordon Ramsay – Chef Joely Richardson – Actress J.K. Rowling – Author Greg Rusedski – Tennis Player Kyle Sinckler — rugby player. Michail Antonio — footballer. Alun Armstrong — Actor. Martin Bashir — Journalist. Emily Blunt — Actress. Ernie Bowering — Footballer