SW11 5AS postcode in Wandsworth, England
SW11 5AS is a postcode in Wandsworth, in the Battersea Park ward. It is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SW11 5AS is, and what is near it
- SW11 5AS
- Other postcodes in SW11 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
Each point is where its source places it, not an exact building, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4711, longitude -0.1594)
Sources: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; Get Information about Schools; NaPTAN; NHS GP practices; OpenStreetMap charging points. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre.
Who looks after SW11 5AS?
- WandsworthCouncil, for all local services Wandsworth: bins, council tax, planning
- Anthony John Belton, Claire Katherine Davies and Victoria Oye AsanteCouncillors elected for the Battersea Park ward When elected, and how to contact them
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW11 5AS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- BatterseaParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Marsha De Cordova (Labour). How to contact Marsha De Cordova
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Sources: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026; Democracy Club.
At this postcode
What broadband can you get at SW11 5AS?
Every home and business at SW11 5AS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026.
When are the bins collected at SW11 5AS?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SW11 5AS.
Check the bin days for SW11 5AS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy. It is built from councils' own collection systems and public data, and is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site.
Is SW11 5AS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 24 homes and businesses at SW11 5AS. 24 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency flood risk, published 6 July 2026.
From surface water, across Wandsworth
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW11 5AS: 9,241 properties in Wandsworth are at high risk (5.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency surface water, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW11 5AS is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:10 on 30 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Battersea Power Station to Battersea BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Battersea Power Station to Battersea Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Sources: Environment Agency flood risk, warning areas read 17 October 2026; Environment Agency flood warnings, warnings in force checked at 10:10 on 30 October 2026. This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta).
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Homes sold in SW11 5AS
HM Land Registry records 30 standard sales in SW11 5AS since 1998, the first on record at this postcode. The middle price was £84,000 from 1995 to 1999 and £450,000 from 2020 to 2024.
- 1995 to 1999, middle price £84,000, 3 sales
- 2000 to 2004, middle price £165,000, 8 sales
- 2005 to 2009, middle price £230,000, 7 sales
- 2010 to 2014, middle price £240,000, 5 sales
- 2015 to 2019, too few sales to price, 2 sales
- 2020 to 2024, middle price £450,000, 5 sales
- 2025 to 2026, too few sales to price, 0 sales
The latest sales
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in SW11 5AS from January 2024 to September 2026, the latest on 11 October 2024.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 1995 on, files dated 28 October 2026.
At this postcode
Who lives at SW11 5AS?
At the 2021 Census, 63 people (33 female, 30 male) lived at SW11 5AS, in 19 households.
| Census 2021 | SW11 5AS | SW11 5 sector |
|---|---|---|
| People | 63 | 17,618 |
| Households | 19 | 7,500 |
| People per household | 3.3 | 2.3 |
ONS changes small counts a little to protect privacy. People include anyone in a care home or other communal home here. The SW11 5 sector is its 245 postcodes with Census figures, added up.
Source: Census 2021 postcode estimates, Census 2021.
At this postcode
How much energy do homes at SW11 5AS use?
In 2024, the median domestic electricity meter at SW11 5AS used 2,751 kWh, and the median domestic gas meter 8,537 kWh.
| 2024 | SW11 5AS | SW11 district |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity meters | 20 | 43,435 |
| Electricity, median meter a year | 2,751 kWh | 2,264 kWh |
| Gas meters | 22 | 27,614 |
| Gas, median meter a year | 8,537 kWh | 8,457 kWh |
Domestic meters only. Electricity from late January 2024 to late January 2025; gas from mid-May 2024 to mid-May 2025, weather corrected. Some small businesses on a home-sized gas meter are counted.
Source: DESNZ postcode energy statistics, 2024, published 18 December 2025.
At its centre point
Is SW11 5AS in a conservation area?
The centre of SW11 5AS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point.
Near here
Which schools are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest open primary and secondary schools to SW11 5AS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment. Special schools and alternative provision, which children join by referral, are not listed.
Primary
Source: Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026. Each school opens its own record there.
Near here
Where is the nearest station to SW11 5AS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW11 5AS is Queenstown Road (Battersea) Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Queenstown Road (Battersea) Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Battersea Park Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Battersea Power Station Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Harris Academy Battersea, 266 m away.
More stations near SW11 5AS, and how we find themSource: NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026.
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Which GP surgeries are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW11 5AS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Battersea Fields Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2023 · Phone 020 7627 7100 450 mWalk
- Lavender Hill Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7924 4413 600 mWalk
- Bridge Lane Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3538 0882 650 mWalk
Sources: NHS GP practices, read 17 October 2026; Care Quality Commission, ratings of 1 October 2026.
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Where can I charge an electric car near SW11 5AS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW11 5AS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 23 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and can miss a charger, its speed or its plugs: check the charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: OpenStreetMap charging points, map as of 23 October 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Which dentists are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest to the centre of SW11 5AS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Hungarian DentaCare Ltd Phone 020 7450 2920 300 mWalk
- Battersea Park Dental Phone 020 7622 2127 300 mWalk
- Dental Beauty Battersea Phone 020 7738 0002 400 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026.
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Which hospitals are nearest to SW11 5AS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- HCA Healthcare UK The Lister Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2024 · Phone 020 7730 7733 1.8 kmCycle
- St John's Therapy Centre 1.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026.
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Which care homes are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW11 5AS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Eden Grange Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old 450 mWalk
- Albert Suites at Battersea Place Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 020 7924 8601 850 mWalk
- George Potter House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2025 · Phone 020 7223 3224 900 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission, directory of 22 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026.
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Which pharmacies are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW11 5AS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published October 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Jennings Chemist Mon to Thu 9am to 7pm; Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7223 3868 500 mWalk
- Krystal Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7223 6334 500 mWalk
- Wellcare Pharmacy, 299-303 Battersea Park Rd Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7720 4951 550 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS pharmacy lists.
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Which vets are near SW11 5AS?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW11 5AS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Battersea Veterinary Clinic 550 mWalk
- All Creatures Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 7728 0648 700 mWalk
- Voo 850 mWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons requires practices to arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief.
Source: OpenStreetMap vets, map as of 23 October 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Across the SW11 5 sector
What do homes sell for near SW11 5AS?
Homes in SW11 5 sold for a typical £740,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, across 159 sales, HM Land Registry's figures show. The 12 months before gave £740,000 from 220 sales: not a change larger than chance would explain, given which homes happened to sell.
- Semi-detached 4 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £900,000 80 sales
- Flat or maisonette £470,000 75 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SW11 district: a typical £730,000 from 834 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 October 2026.
In its neighbourhood
What council tax band are homes near SW11 5AS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,240 homes in the neighbourhood around SW11 5AS. The largest share of them, 32%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (27%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wandsworth for 2026‑27: £1,028. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £685 (band A) to £2,056 (band H); band D, the most common, is £1,028.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 150 (12%) | £685 |
| Band B | about 80 (6%) | £800 |
| Band C | about 310 (25%) | £914 |
| Band D | about 400 (32%) | £1,028 |
| Band E | about 100 (8%) | £1,257 |
| Band F | about 90 (7%) | £1,485 |
| Band G | about 100 (8%) | £1,714 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £2,056 |
When the homes were built
- 26% Before 1900
- 27% 1900 to 1918
- 4% 1919 to 1939
- 7% 1945 to 1964
- 19% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 11% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wandsworth before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Source: Band D council tax, published 25 March 2026.
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW11 5AS is in (ONS area E01004540), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency council tax bands, at 31 March 2026.
Within a mile
How much crime is there near SW11 5AS?
Police.uk records 985 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW11 5AS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 45, drugs 32, theft from the person 31, bicycle theft 25, robbery 24, other crime 9, possession of weapons 8, criminal damage and arson 6.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026.
The official record for SW11 5AS
- Ward
- Battersea Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wandsworth
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026.
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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Where the facts on this page come from
- Office for National Statistics: ONS Postcode Directory, Census 2021 postcode estimates
- UK Parliament
- Democracy Club
- Ofcom Connected Nations
- Environment Agency flood risk, Environment Agency flood warnings, Environment Agency surface water
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: DESNZ postcode energy statistics
- planning.data.gov.uk
- Department for Education: Get Information about Schools
- Department for Transport: NaPTAN
- NHS England: NHS GP practices
- Care Quality Commission
- OpenStreetMap charging points, OpenStreetMap vets
- The NHS in England, Wales and Scotland: NHS pharmacy lists
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Welsh Government (StatsWales); Scottish Government: Band D council tax
- HM Revenue and Customs: Valuation Office Agency council tax bands
- data.police.uk: police.uk
- BinDayBuddy, from each council: BinDayBuddy
Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Democracy Club data, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Office for National Statistics. This uses Care Quality Commission information.
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