Battersea London Map

About Battersea

Battersea, a district of South London, carries a history etched not in ancient stones, but in the enduring pulse of industry and the quiet dignity of its residential streets. It lies 4.6 km south-west of City of Westminster (from City of Westminster: bearing 222°T, OS grid TQ 271 761). Once a place of sprawling market gardens feeding the capital, its landscape transformed with the advent of railways and factories, a transformation that left behind a legacy of robust Victorian architecture and a certain resilient character. The Thames, a constant, silvery presence, has always been Battersea's lifeline, reflecting the changing skies and the ceaseless ebb and flow of trade, its banks now softened by parkland where the echo of industry still whispers. The gentle curve of Battersea Reach, catching the afternoon sun, offers a quiet beauty, a contrast to the bustling avenues and the enduring hum of urban life that defines Battersea today.

About This Battersea Map Page

Explore Battersea, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.470148, -0.171423. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.