Is the Winstanley Estate rough?
The Winstanley and York Road estates in Battersea are some of the most deprived in the capital. The estates were mentioned in the reports on the London Riots of 2011 as “difficult to manage,” and there have been ongoing issues with drug and knife crime.
Is the Winstanley estate safe?
EDit: I’m specifically speaking about Winstanley estate, not the area around Clapham Junction station. The area is extremely safe, with some good restaurants and night life options, and excellent rail links into central London.
Where is Winstanley Estate?
Battersea, London
The Winstanley and York Road Estate comprises two large estates of predominantly public housing apartments in Battersea, London, adjacent to Clapham Junction railway station, although some have since passed into private ownership.
When was Winstanley estate built?
The two estates, known locally as “The Winstanley”, are a mix of high-rise towers and “slab blocks” built between 1956 and 1972. They quickly gained notoriety for vandalism and poor conditions.
Who owns Winstanley Hall?
Winstanley Hall and some 10 acres of grounds are currently owned by a leading local house builder, Dorbcrest.
Is Clapham Junction rough?
Crime and Safety According to UK Crime Stats, Clapham Common ranked 23rd (out of 146 areas in London) in a league table of the total crimes committed across London in December 2019 and overall Wandsworth’s crime rate is one of the lowest of all London boroughs.
Where is the Aylesbury estate?
Walworth
The Aylesbury Estate is a large housing estate located in Walworth, South East London. The Aylesbury Estate contains 2,704 dwellings, spread over a number of different blocks and buildings, and was built between 1963 and 1977. There are approximately 7,500 residents.
Is Battersea a dodgy?
Safety and crime Overall Wandsworth’s crime rate is one of the lowest of all London boroughs but unfortunately crime does still occur. Battersea experiences lower than average reports of drug-related crime, but a slightly higher incidence of bicycle thefts.
Who lived in Winstanley Hall?
The Bankes family retained ownership of the hall until the 21st century when it was sold for private development. The hall had been kept in good condition until the 1960s when the family moved out; it was last occupied in the 1980s.
Who owns Winstanley Park?
Dorbcrest
Winstanley Hall and some 10 acres of grounds are currently owned by a leading local house builder, Dorbcrest. After failure to gain approval for a scheme with a substantial element of enabling development the complex of buildings at Winstanley have remained disused.