The London Borough of Wandsworth is a London borough in England, and forms part of Inner London. The borough was formed in 1965 from the former part of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea as well as the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth, but excluding Clapham and most of Streatham, which were transferred towards the London Borough of Lambeth.
It covers an overall area of approximately 13.23 square miles. In accordance with population estimates produced during 2014, the borough features a permanent population of around 312145 individuals. There are numerous new or refurbished buildings along the borough's prosperous riverside including the large Chelsea Bridge Wharf.
The Peace Pagoda, one of several such international Pagodas is in Battersea Park, a sprawling rectangle frequently hosting circuses next to the Thames. The London Heliport, London's key and busiest heliport is just beyond Battersea Park and south of this is New Covent Garden Market. In Old Battersea two masonry mansions survived The Blitz, Old Battersea House and Downshire House, both of which hold the uncommon Grade II* status.