
Battersea Area Guide
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Located on the banks of the River Thames directly opposite Chelsea, Battersea has long been a popular place to live, no doubt due to the leafy streets, excellent local schools, the world famous Battersea Park and excellent transport links.
Transport
By Train
3 well connected train stations service the area, including Clapham Junction, Queenstown Road & Battersea Park, all of which provide quick and fast national rail services into and out of Central London.
By Bus
Local bus routes include the 44 (to Victoria), the 137 (to Oxford Circus), the 156 (to Wimbledon), the 319 to Sloane Square, the 344 (to Liverpool Street) and the 452 (to Kensal Rise). There are two night buses – the N44 from Aldwych and the N137 from Oxford Circus.
By Car
Battersea’s road network provides excellent links into and out of London, via the A3205 the A3, and the A4.
Local Amenities
- Battersea Park
- Battersea Arts Centre
- Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
- Clapham Common
- Thames Riverside
- Pump House Gallery
Schools
State Primary Schools | State Secondary Schools |
Independent Primary and Preparatory Schools | Independent Secondary Schools |
Restaurants & Bars
- Bunga Bunga
- Fox and Hounds
- Northcote Road
- Ransomes Dock
- The Candle Maker
- The Duke of Cambridge
- The Lighthouse
- The Lost Angel
- The Magic Garden
- Tom Ilic
Healthcare
- Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
- Royal Brompton Hospital
- Royal Marsden Hospital
- St Georges Hospital, Tooting