Area guide — SW11
Moving to Battersea
Homes in Battersea sold for an average of £916,000 over the last 12 months, around 30% above the wider London average. Victorian terraces around Northcote Road, mansion blocks by the park, and a whole new riverside quarter around the reborn Power Station — with its own Northern line spur into town. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £40,550 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 9.6% on the year, from 951 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £741,500 | |
| Terraced | £1,388,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £1,549,500 | |
| Detached | £3,283,500 |
Flats make up 74% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Battersea a good place to buy?
Prices fell 9.6% over the last 12 months, across 951 recorded sales. Victorian terraces around Northcote Road, mansion blocks by the park, and a whole new riverside quarter around the reborn Power Station — with its own Northern line spur into town.
What do homes cost in Battersea?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £916,000 — around 30% above the wider London average. Flats average £741,500, terraced houses average £1,388,500.
What are moving costs in Battersea?
Buying an average-priced £916,000 home typically costs around £40,550 on top of the price — roughly £35,800 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Battersea?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.