There is an array of high street and independent boutique style shops on Northcote Road, many of which are favoured by the fashion conscious residents living in Battersea giving nearby Chelsea a run for its money.

St Johns Road, St John's Hill and Falcon Road are some other popular shopping streets offering a range of large and smaller retailers, specialising in a range of sectors, from fashion to interior design.

The markets in Battersea include Battersea High Street Market, which sells household goods, cards, fruit and vegetables, and Northcote Road Market, which features some wonderful deli products and clothing.

There are countless bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from in Battersea appealing to a range of tastes. The family friendly Bolingbroke offers a contemporary British menu. International cuisine is widely available - Argentinean steaks, Caribbean dishes, Italian, Thai, Indian and American-style Pizza are some of the choices available locally.

Local bars and clubs play a part in the lively feel of the area. Bars, pubs, and clubs range from the Peacock bar with an eclectic vintage look offering cocktails and burlesque cabaret, the Alchemist attracts a lively crowd up for dancing the night away, there is the 1970's-style Mishmash bar or Le QuecumBar, which provides gypsy swing-jazz most nights of the week.

Battersea is a highly desirable place to live. There is an array of different types of residential property in the area, as a consequence of the wide range of residential architectural changes that have taken place in Battersea over the years.

The waterfront has been transformed in recent years with the construction of new riverside developments featuring luxurious apartments. Meanwhile, around the village area, there are more townhouses and maisonettes. There are also a number of Victorian terraces in Battersea.

Both property purchase and rental prices are at the higher end of London's property market, fuelled by the strong demand to live in the area.

The good and improving transport links have made the area popular with young professionals who easily commute into work daily.

There is no tube within the local vicinity. The nearest tubes are Clapham Common and Clapham South, both served by the Northern Line.

However, Clapham Junction train station is in Battersea, where commuters can catch a fast train into Victoria and Waterloo, and further afield, if necessary.

Buses and night buses provide a good service into and from Central London.

It is possible to access local amenities by foot or bike as there are many marked cycle routes through Battersea Park.