Battersea, an area on the south bank of the River Thames in the London borough of Wandsworth. It is known for its riverside park and its (now defunct) power station; in the mid-18th century it was the production site of Battersea enamelware.

The name Battersea was first recorded in 693 CE; in the 11th century it was written as Badrices ege, and it was in Doomsday book. (1086) as Patricesy. Historic landmarks include the Dutch-gabled Raven public house (17th century) and the Old Battersea House (late 17th century), a two-story brick mansion.