Flats and family homes

* Victorian terraces of varying sizes predominate in Battersea, either as houses or flats. North Battersea, in particular, is packed with flats, according to Douglas & Gordon’s Ivor Dickson, especially in roads around the park, such as Prince of Wales Drive.

* Wandsworth has more semi-detached and detached properties than Battersea.

* More than 1,800 new apartments will eventually be built on the short stretch of river between Albert Bridge and Wandsworth Bridge. But so far there are few shops and other facilities for residents of developments mid-way between Battersea and Wandsworth, agents warn.

* Average property prices in Battersea SW11 (October 2003): flat/maisonette, £262,000; terrace, £390,000; semi-detached, £438,000; detached, £533,000.

* Wandsworth SW18: flat/maisonette, £231,000; terrace, £396,000; semi-detached, £445,000; detached, £639,000.
Source: www.hometrack.co.uk