Clapham Junction is adistrict in theLondon Borough of Wandsworth, in south-westLondon, England; it is an urban locality aroundClapham Junction railway station. Despite its name, it is not located inClapham, but forms the commercial centre ofBattersea.[1] It was named Clapham Junction to stress its proximity to nearby Clapham Common.

Clapham Junction was a scene of disturbances during the2011 London riots.[2]
Clapham Junction railway station is served by threetrain operating companies:
These operators provide trains toCentral London,Surrey,Sussex,Hampshire andDorset.[3]
The followingLondon Buses routes serve the area:35,37,39,49,77,87,156,170,219,295,319,337,344,345,C3 andG1.[4]
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